Lesson

Sunflower Life Cycles

Students observe the growth and development of sunflowers, identify how sunflower seeds are used, and make a paper plate sunflower to illustrate the life cycle of the sunflower.

Grades
K – 2
IN: Grade K
Estimated Time
45 minutes
Updated
December 12, 2024
sunflower head full of seeds in a field
Image: picryl

Background

Lesson Activities

Recommended Companion Resources

Credits

Author

Sue Cook | Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation

Acknowledgements

This lesson was adapted from Growing in the Garden.

Standards

Indiana Content Area Standards

  • English Language Arts.Kindergarten.RL.1

    Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

    • Key Ideas and Textual Support.K.RL.2.1: With support, ask and answer questions about main topics and key details in a text heard or read. Further guidance for support will be provided in the Literacy Framework.

  • English Language Arts.Kindergarten.SL.1

    Listen actively and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

    • Comprehension.K.SL.3.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.K.SL.2.1: Participate in collaborative conversations about grade-appropriate topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
    • Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.K.SL.4.3: Give, restate, and follow simple two-step directions.