SC Science Standards: Plant Growth and Survival

The plants in Columbia, South Carolina,  thrive in hot, humid temperatures. Take a trip to your local garden center or explore the plants in your backyard and talk about what the plants need to survive. Ask your child questions about how the environment provides plants with the resources they need to survive: nutrients, water, and sunlight. 

How do I know if my kindergartner has met the standard?

Your child can determine what plants need to live and grow (including water and light).

Your child can identify different organisms found in the environment (such as plants, animals, or fungi). Obtain and communicate information about the needs of organisms to explain why they live in particular areas.

Activities and Multimedia 

Take a closer look at been seeds and examine what happens when they begin to sprout. Buggy and Buddy have a great tutorial on investigating the parts of a seed and how it grows.

Use these beautifully hand-painted nomenclature cards created by the artist Mazie Cook to help your child identify popular flowers blooming around Columbia. Click the image below to download and print. 

Do you want to explore other kindergarten SC Science Standards?

SC Science Standards: Investigating Weather and the Seasons 

SC Science Standards: Properties of Matter

SC Science Standards: Animals and the Environment 

The titles below will help you and your child discuss plants and the environment. Want us to pull books for you? Contact us at 803-799-9084 and request to have books sent to your nearest Richland Library location.