Description

Plant and Animal Structures Unit

This Plant and Animal Structures Unit comes with hands-on science lessons and assessments! Everything you need for teaching about plant and animal structures and processes for obtaining food and creating offspring can be found here. Save time planning, and your students will love completing the hands-on activities found in this unit.

For a closer look at the activities in this unit, see the product preview at the top of the page!

What topics are covered in this Plant and Animal Structures Unit?

This Plant and Animal Structures Unit includes 8 detailed lesson plans. All lessons are hands-on and incorporate literacy skills. Students will investigate–

• The parts of a plant and how those parts play a role in plant reproduction and survival
• How plants reproduce through pollination
• How plants make food through photosynthesis
• Plant adaptations
• How the survival of humans, animals, and plants depends on photosynthesis
• How animals obtain energy by consuming other organisms
• Animal adaptations

What types of resources are included in the unit?

A variety of no-prep activities are included in these unit plans.

• worksheets
• hands-on activities
• foldables/booklets
• center activities
• games
• quizzes
• test
• word wall cards
• timeline of suggested activities: Provides a timeline for using the activities included within this unit and provides links to websites featuring videos about concepts being taught.
• answer keys included throughout

Students will become fully immersed in learning about plant and animal structures as they watch demonstrations, perform experiments, and play games!

Are digital resources included?

Most worksheets, the quizzes, and the test within this Plant and Animal Structures Unit are also included in an interactive Google Slides format and can be shared with students using your Google Drive.

Video tutorials are included to help you share interactive Google Slides with your students.

What standards are covered?

This Plant and Animal Structures Unit is specifically aligned with the Virginia science SOL 4.2, although it closely matches most science standards related to plant and animal structures and processes for obtaining food and creating offspring.

This unit has been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

What are other teachers saying about this unit?

• “Vestal’s 21st Century classroom has some of the best resources on Teachers Pay Teachers for VA elementary science teachers.” (Emily T.)
• “I love all things Vestal’s. The included activities in the lesson plans were loved by all. There were many times, more information in the packet than what resources we were given. Lesson plans are easy to read and easier for kids to do. This resource kept my students engaged throughout and wanting more.” (Carla E.)
• “This unit does have everything that you need. I love how the lessons are mapped out for you, worksheets are great, and the assessments are perfect.” (Jackie K.)
• “My students loved the engagement in these activities. I used them as a whole class, partner work, and individual assignment. They had so much fun and learned a lot being hands-on.” (Samantha P.)
• “I absolutely love all of your units.  I tell everyone I know that they need to check out your site.” (Angela F.)

Don’t Miss Out!

You don’t need to spend hours creating your Plant and Animal Structures Unit! These lessons require minimal prep work and are easy to implement, whether teaching in-person or virtually. Students will also enjoy learning about plants and animals as they complete hands-on activities.

 

Want to save money?

This Plant and Animal Structures Unit is included in my 4th Grade Science Unit Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More science resources:

• Plant and Animal Structures Task Cards
• Plant and Animal Structures Jeopardy Game
• Plant and Animal Structures Escape Room
• Plant and Animal Structures Study Guide
• Plant and Animal Structures Slideshow

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Other Information:

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