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This unit study loosely follows the Charlotte Mason Philosophy of learning through living books, nature observation, and narration. There are also worksheets and activities, should you choose to use them. All content is secular and draws heavily on North American plants, ecology and Indigenous knowledge.
Have a look through the study and print which pages you would like. If you have multiple learners, there are many pages that you will want to print for each of them.
Grade Tier Learning Suggestions:
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K-2: Early readers and illustrators. Focus on observation, simple vocabulary, and hands on activities.
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3-4: Developing readers. Add written narrations, basic research, and independent activities.
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5+: Independent learners. Full assignments, more scientific writing, and extended projects.
What's Included:
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Lesson 1: Parts of a Dandelion
- Parts of a Dandelion Flash Cards
- Parts of a Dandelion labeling activity
- Nature Walk Ideas & Nature Journal Pages
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Lesson 2: Life Cycle of a Dandelion
- Life Cycle of a Dandelion labeling activity
- Life Cycle of a Dandelion flash cards
- Nature Walk Ideas & Nature Journal Page
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Lesson 3: Dandelions and Wildlife
- My Dandelion Field cut & paste activity
- Nature Walk Ideas & Nature Journal Page
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Lesson 4: Dandelions and People
- Dandelion Tea Recipe
- Nature Walk Ideas & Nature Journal Page
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Activities
- Writing Practice Sheets
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Seed Dispersal Experiment
- Life Cycle Wheel Craft
- Water Stem Curl Science Experiment
- Dandelions in the Kitchen
- Dandelion Math
- Dandelion Craft
- Vocabulary Cards
- Journaling Pages
Curriculum Connections:
- Science: Plant biology, life cycles, ecosystems, pollination, seed dispersal, soil health
- Language Arts: Narration (oral and written), research writing, vocabulary, poetry
- Art: Nature journaling, observational drawing, crafting, colouring
- Math: Counting, measuring, graphing, estimation, multiplication
- Social Studies: Indigenous plant knowledge, food history, environmental ethics
- Home Economics: Foraging, cooking with wild plants, food preservation
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