Dear Year two teachers
This activity will need to be done a few weeks before Open Night so that the Heads can grow some grass!
This activity will need to be done a few weeks before Open Night so that the Heads can grow some grass!
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Science
Making our own 'Grass Heads'
Preparation
Lesson details
1. Share this powerpoint about the story of bread.
- Ask the children to bring in one small empty yoghurt container and old pantyhose.
- You may need to get some parent helpers or a buddy class to assist the children.
- Box of materials provided by Kerrie. Box includes- wheat seeds, potting mix, goggly eyes, spray bottles, pipe cleaners, PVA glue, glue guns, spoons and cotton wool.
Lesson details
1. Share this powerpoint about the story of bread.
story_of_bread-ppt.ppt | |
File Size: | 1448 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
2. Show students the wheat seeds. Explain that you will be making 'Grass Heads' and that they will be planting their own wheat seeds and then observing them grow.
3. Check out these fun dudes! We are going to make some of our own.
3. Check out these fun dudes! We are going to make some of our own.
4. Open up this website. Watch the movie showing you how to make them. Teachers and parents to assist students.