Plants and Seeds Summer Camp Kit

PCS Edventures

$895.00
SKU:
CLPC-PAS-SC
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout
Grades:
1-3
Contact Hours:
12-15
Group Size:
1-2
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Explore a Plant's Life Cycle with Tunnel Books!

Flourish in the whimsical world of tunnel books with this STEAM-filled exploration of plants and seeds! Challenge learners to channel their inner storyteller as they create a free-standing, sculptural artwork to visually explain the lifecycle of a plant. Referencing the five kinds of seed dispersal: gravity, water, wind, animal and attachment, each lesson builds problem-solving skills, confidence and creativity as students construct a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Grades: 1-3
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+

Subject Targets:

Life Science, Art/STEAM, English Language Arts Connections

Recommended Settings:

  • Summer Camps
  • Classrooms
  • Before & After-School Programs

Activity Highlights:

  • A hands-on program that focuses on the magic of the life sciences.
  • STEAM-fueled activities explore the life cycle of a plant, referencing the five modes of seed dispersal and their relation to humans.
  • Multi-subject projects challenge learners to design and create a one-of-a-kind tunnel book.

Curriculum Topics:

  1. The Wonderful World of Seeds
  2. The Life Cycle of a Plant
  3. Seed Dispersal
  4. Foreground, Middle Ground and Background
  5. Art Criticism
  6. Designing Tunnel Book Layers
  7. Finishing Tunnel Book Layers
  8. Cutting & Building
  9. Artist Statement
  10. Art Gallery

Reusability:

  • Refill Kit Available.This product offers affordable consumable refill kits. See the materials tab for details.

Product Orientation:

  • Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
  • One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
  • Additional training available for purchase

Components

Plants and Seeds comes with all the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Printed Student Pages: 30 sets
  • Curriculum Digital Download: 1
  • Storage Tub: 1
  • #2 Pencils (12 pack): 3
  • Bean Seeds: 100+
  • Colored Index Cards: 100
  • Colored Pencils (12 pack): 6
  • Crayons (24 pack): 6
  • Cutting Mat: 1
  • Decks of Playing Cards: 4
  • Erasers: 30+
  • Foam Mounting Squares (16 pack): 2
  • Foam Paint Brushes: 30
  • Glue Gun (with 15 sticks): 1
  • Glue Sticks: 30
  • Pencil Sharpeners: 6
  • Permanent Markers: 6
  • Picture Mats: 25
  • Precision Knife: 1
  • Roll of Masking Tape: 1
  • Round Containers (50 pack): 1
  • Salt (1lb): 1
  • Scissors (adult size): 1
  • Scissors (child size): 30
  • Sheets of Colored Card Stock: 100
  • Sheets of Construction Paper: 50
  • Sheets of Paper Towels: 100
  • Sheets of White Paper: 250
  • Stencils (18 pack): 1
  • Sticky Notes (100 pack): 1
  • Ultimate Art Paper (100 pack): 1
  • Washable Markers, Chisel Tip (8 pack): 6
  • Washable Markers, Fine Tip (10 pack): 6
  • Watercolor Paint: 1
  • White Crayons (12 pack): 1
  • White Folded Cards (50 pack): 1
  • White Index Cards: 100
  • Ziploc Bags (100 pack): 1
  • Flip, Float, Fly by Joann Early Macken: 1
  • One Bean by Anne Rockwell: 1

Curriculum Printed Copy Includes:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Printed Student Pages: 30 sets

Curriculum Digital Download includes:

Instructor Guide only, which includes master copies of all student pages.

Refill Kit Available:

Looking to use Plants and Seeds with the next round of botanists? This refill kit will get them back to their roots in no time!

  • #2 pencils (12 pack): 3
  • Bean Seeds: 100+
  • Colored Index Cards: 100
  • Colored Pencils (12 pack): 6
  • Crayons (24 pack): 6
  • Erasers: 50
  • Foam Mounting Square: 2
  • Glue Gun Sticks: 5
  • Glue Sticks: 30
  • Picture Mats: 5
  • Roll of Masking Tape: 1
  • Round Containers (50 pack): 1
  • Salt (1lb): 1
  • Sheets of Colored Cardstock: 100
  • Sheets of Construction Paper: 50
  • Sheets of Paper Towels: 100
  • Sheets of White Paper: 250
  • Sticky Notes (100 pack): 1
  • Ultimate Art Paper (100 pack): 1
  • Watercolor Paint: 2
  • Washable Markers, Chisel Tip (8 pack): 6
  • Washable Markers, Fine Tip (10 pack): 6
  • White Crayons (12 pack): 1
  • White Folded Cards (50 pack): 1
  • White Index Cards: 100
  • Ziploc Bags (100 pack): 1

Customer Quotes

“Great products...one of the best curriculum's out there, great help for teaching our video class”

- Christine R., Principal, Trinity Lutheran School, Kalispell, MT

“Screenwriting was awesome, our kids really loved these activities. It was also really nice to provide such a creative curriculum that addresses the standards in such a fun way.”

- Heather S., Director, After School, City of Fairfield, CA

“Having taught at the high school and college level, I was impressed with this curriculum. The materials and guidance were well put together and very thoughtful.”

- Michael L., Artist, Shea After School, Syracuse, NY

“This amazing program has enabled my students to comprehend the process of forensic science as well as the sophisticated vocabulary encompassed in the program's lessons.”

- Erica T., Freehold Public Schools, Freehold, NJ

“This is a well organized course that I would highly recommend to other programs.”

- Chad S., Teacher, School #18, Buffalo, NY

“The program is awesome! I’m doing it as part of an after school enrichment time. Our kids really enjoy the projects and it’s wonderful to use as everything is provided.”

- Karen S.,Teacher, Olympic Middle School, WA

“This is the perfect kind of activity for afterschool. It’s fun; students learn by getting involved. Everybody wants to be a part of it!”

- Kim L., Program Leader, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY

“They love it…it’s awesome. Kids are dying to get in it!”

- Audrey A., Teacher, Clifford Marshall Elementary School, Quincy, MA

“The Missing Money Mystery was very easy to follow. The children had such a great time at it, we even allowed our group to re-enact the entire mystery. This mystery was fantastic, and we are looking forward to our next exercise!”

- Jackie. J., Director/Detective, Hempstead P.A.L., Hempstead, NY

“The students were engaged and enjoyed the experiments. The story keeps the activities meaningful and provided an interested way to connect Florida Standards. The teacher’s manual was easy to follow and materials in the kits made it very convenient for set up. Overall, this is a great thing to do in afterschool and during the summer!”

- Betty C., Teacher, Genesis Center, Leesburg FL

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- Sheila K., Site Leader, Accord Corp, Youth Services Division, Belfast NY

“Our kids enjoyed making their own instruments, especially sanding. Playing all those grooves at the end was a lot of fun!”

- Nina P., Music teacher, Napa, CA

“The Cookie Jar Mystery was such a big hit at the middle school…which has been tough.”

- Charlie E., Teacher, Lexington County Schools, SC

“The Cookie Jar Mystery went really well, the kids talked about it for weeks. They were very excited and intrigued with the hands-on activities and I really enjoyed teaching it!”

- Brook T.,Teacher, Lincoln Middle Schools, TN
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