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Parts of a Seed Activity

Seeds serve several functions for the plants that produce them.  Key among these functions is nourishment of the embryo, dispersal to a new location, and dormancy during unfavourable conditions.  The Parts of the Seed Activity provides the nomenclature, and information for the Child to learn which part of the seed enables each of these functions.

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SKU: XBY6703
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Description

Understanding seed structure, helps to understand the functions of a seed.  Inside the seed is the embryo plant, and a type of nutrition called endosperm.   This product; the Parts of a Seed Activity; contains information that will expand the Child’s knowledge of seeds, and improve their vocabulary skills.

The activity set introduces a booklet; which provides an overview of the subject matter; definition cards, and 3-part cards.  Depending upon the development of the Child, parts of this activity can be presented to the 3 to 6 year old, but it is mainly aimed at the 6 to 9 environment.

Examples of Word Cards:

seed plumule cotyledon radicle testa

Features of the Parts of a Seed Activity:

  • the direct objectives of this material, are for the Child to;
    • learn about the different parts of the seed
    • further develop their understanding of the definition of these parts
  • indirectly, the Child;
    • improves their vocabulary skills
    • develops reading skills
  • aligned to the Montessori botany and language curricula

Contents of the Parts of a Seed Activity:

  • a 10 page booklet, providing an overview of the activity
    • one page has an illustration of the part being discussed
    • the opposite page has a brief description, and definition of that illustration
  • 5 sets of 3-part cards, each set has a control, a mute and label card
  • 5 sets of definition cards, each set has:
    • 1 card, with a complete definition,
    • 2nd card with a redacted word that the Child must answer
  • sold in a transparent, plastic A6 envelope

Size: 

  • Booklet – 9.5cm x 9.5cm / (3¾” x 3¾”)
  • Definition Cards – 8cm x 8cm / (3″  3″)
  • Control Card – 13.5cm x 9cm / (5¼” x 3½”)
  • Plastic Envelope –  18cm x 13cm x 0.5cm / (7″ x 5″ x ¼”)
  • No lamination required
  • Non-tear and scratch proof
  • Printed with Eco-friendly inks
  • Easy to clean with a damp cloth

 

Additional information

Weight 0.070 kg
Dimensions 18 × 13 × 0.5 cm

2 reviews for Parts of a Seed Activity

  1. Donne (verified owner)

    Fast delivery of this item. I want to order more.

  2. Elaina (verified owner)

    Complements all of my other equipment on my Botany shelf.

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2 reviews for Parts of a Seed Activity

  1. Donne (verified owner)

    Fast delivery of this item. I want to order more.

  2. Elaina (verified owner)

    Complements all of my other equipment on my Botany shelf.

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