Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about different plants and flowers that grow in botanical gardens.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed: Paper, colored pencils, magnifying glass, and a computer or tablet for research.
Make sure to have a comfortable learning space with good lighting.
Activities
- Nature Walk: Take a nature walk in your backyard or nearby park. Observe different plants and flowers.
- Drawing Time: Choose your favorite plant or flower from the walk and draw it using colored pencils.
- Research Fun: Use the computer or tablet to research more about botanical gardens. What is your favorite plant you found?
Talking Points
- Plants are Living Things: "Plants are like our friends, they need water and sunlight to grow big and strong."
- Flowers Come in Many Colors: "Just like how we love different colors, flowers come in red, blue, yellow, and many more colors."
- Botanical Gardens are like Plant Museums: "Botanical gardens are special places where we can see many different plants and flowers from all around the world."
- Plants Give Us Oxygen: "Plants are like superheroes, they give us the air we need to breathe and stay healthy."
- Each Plant is Unique: "Just like how we are all different, every plant is special and unique in its own way."
- Caring for Plants: "Just like how we care for our pets, we need to care for plants by giving them water and sunlight."