{"product_id":"seed-starting-lesson-grow-your-own-pea-plant","title":"Seed Starting Lesson: Grow Your Own Pea Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eLesson Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eBring the wonder of gardening into the classroom with this simple, hands-on seed-starting lesson. Young learners discover how plants begin as tiny seeds and what they need to grow: healthy soil, water, sunlight, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eStudents plant their own pea seeds in a small container and watch it grow over time. As the seed sprouts and develops leaves, children learn that plants grow into food we can eat. This engaging activity encourages curiosity, observation, and responsibility while introducing the basics of gardening and plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"770\"\u003ePerfect for classrooms, garden clubs, homeschool groups, or early childhood programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e• Teacher lesson guide with step by step instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e• Student-friendly slideshow presentation\u003cbr data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e• Guided class discussion prompts\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e• Seed planting activity instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e• Seedling care and observation ideas\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e• Printable Pea Seed Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eMaterials Needed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e• Pea seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e• Small pots or cups with drainage\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e• Seed starting soil or potting mix\u003cbr data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e• Large bin of soil for scooping\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e• Small scoops or spoons\u003cbr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e• Watering can or spray bottle\u003cbr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e• Tray to hold containers\u003cbr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e• Pea seed journals (included for download and print).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eMichigan Standards Connection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eThis lesson supports early elementary science learning and aligns with Michigan Science Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eScience and Engineering Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e• Asking questions and making observations about plant growth\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e• Using simple tools and materials to investigate how plants grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eLife Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e• Plants need water, sunlight, air, and nutrients to live and grow\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e• Plants grow and change over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eEarly STEM Learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e• Observing patterns and changes in nature\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e• Developing curiosity about the natural world\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOPE Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51326971150624,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/6524\/2144\/files\/SeedStartingCoverforwebsite.jpg?v=1773163144","url":"https:\/\/shop.hopegardensgr.org\/products\/seed-starting-lesson-grow-your-own-pea-plant","provider":"HOPE Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}