peer response to A science lesson plan that I would like to implement in my future classroom is planting and learning about the needs of living things. Grade Level: Kindergarten Topic: Living Things - What Plants Need to Grow Time Needed: 30-45 minutes for the initial lesson, plus short daily observations for 1-2 weeks NGSS Alignment: K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive Objective: Students will plant a seed in a clear cup and observe how it grows over time, learning that plants need water, light, and air to live. Material (for whole class): The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle Materials (per student or pair): 1 clear plastic cup 1 paper towel 1 dried lima bean (or a fast-growing seed like pea or sunflower seed) Spray bottle with water Name labels Light source (sunny window or lamp) Observation chart Procedure: Engage (5 min): Show students a seed and ask: What do you think this is? What do you think it will turn into? Read The Tiny Seed Explore (15 min): Give each student a clear plastic cup Have them fold a damp paper towel and place it inside the cup against the wall Tuck the seed between the cup and the paper towel so they can see it. Let students spray the paper towel with water Label the cup with their name and place all the cups near a window Explain (10 min): Water Light Air Talk about how the seed will change over time - roots, sprout, leaves Elaborate (Daily for 1-2 weeks): Each day