Plants | Science through Picture Books

Plants: A Literature-Based Science Unit for Grades K-5

Nurture a love and appreciation for plant life in your home! Plants replaces dry textbook chapters with rich, beautifully illustrated picture books that make learning about plants come alive for young learners.

This 12-book unit guides your family through the fascinating world of plants, covering the plant life cycle, seed characteristics, seed dispersal, leaf functions, moss, flowers, pollination, garden ecosystems, and more Each lesson centers around a read-aloud picture book, paired with narration — a simple, worksheet-free way to see exactly what your child is learning and remembering.

What's included:

• A curated list of 12 hand-picked picture books, plus optional YouTube video pairings for each topic
• Before- and after-reading discussion questions and narration prompts for every book
• Tips for finding or substituting books 
• Flexible scheduling options — complete the unit in 3, 4, 6, or 12 weeks depending on your pace
• An Enrichment Activities chart for hands-on learning experiences
• Extension ideas for older children
• Guidance for using narration, science notebooks, and discussion effectively with multiple ages

Designed for grades K-5, this unit works beautifully as a full science curriculum, a supplement to an existing program, or a springboard for your own unit study. Get your hands in the dirt, watch a seed become a plant, and let your family discover just how much is happening in every garden.

Want to sample a Science Through Picture Books unit? You can download a free sample here.

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