This guide focuses on the fascinating world of plants. Through books and other print materials, and exploration of actual plants, children will identify plants as living things, examine the parts of plants, experiment with what plants need to live and grow, and appreciate the importance of plants to people and other living things.

MESS Plant Life Educators’ Guide

MESS Plant Life Materials

Included experiences:

1. Introduction to Plants
2. Plant Parts
3. What Is a Seed?
4. Where Do Seeds Come From?
5. From Seed to Plant
6. Planting Seeds
7. We Eat Plant Parts
8. Growing Plants Without Using Seeds
9. Plants Need Water
10. Plants Grow Toward Light
11. Where Does Our Food Come From?
12. Stems
13. A Closer Look at Leaves
14. Flowers
15. Trees Are Plants
16. Other Things We Get From Plants

 

Marvelous Explorations Through Science and Stories: MESS®

Marvelous Explorations Through Science and Stories: MESS is a science-centered early childhood curriculum enhancement. MESS includes 10 month-long units that are appropriate for 3- through 5-year-old children. Each unit includes field-tested science experiences, suggestions for ways to integrate each topic across the curriculum, lists of recommended books and science materials, and ideas for involving families in children’s learning at home and in other settings.