Looking for a List of Plant Observation Questions

[Momma2Luke]

I'm too lazy to create my own.... does anyone have a link or suggestion of a book that contains a list of questions for plant observation that would be appropriate for an elementary aged child? Thanks in advance!

[Five More Minutes]

The TOPS radish unit is all about observing germinating and young plants. We really enjoyed it here.

[Hunter]

I like the detective worksheets in Considering God's Creation.

[Lily_Grace]

Homeschool Freebie of the Day has two early elem plant books right now. My personal list would include

 

How does it look?

-how many leaves?

-how tall?

-what shape are the leaves/flowers?

-what color?

-how many leaves/flowers grow together?

 

How does it feel?

-touch the bark/stem

-touch the leaves/flowers/fruit

 

Who visits?

-look for bugs on the leaves

-look for bugs at the root

-sit back and watch for flying insects

 

Where is it?

-in a garden? wild?

-in the sun? shade?

 

How does it grow?

-are seeds in fruit?

-does the wind blow pollen/seeds?

-does it send out runners?

 

 

Meant for late elementary, there is a great set of books from No Child Left Indoors called Take A ____ Walk (Tree, Beach, City, Bird...) that teaches different plant observation techniques.

[Momma2Luke]

Thanks for the suggestions and resources! I have a GREAT list for animal observation from Elemental Science that will serve us well for all of our creature studies... but my Googling efforts did not yield a similar list that we could apply to all plants... and so Lily Grace - I really appreciate your list - this is great!