Flower STEAM Unit for Kids (K–4) | 7-Day Spring Science & Art Lesson Plan

Flower STEAM Unit for Kids (K–4) 

 7-Day Spring Science & Art Lesson Plan + Printables

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✨ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Bring science and art together with this hands-on Flower STEAM Unit designed for kindergarten through 4th grade!

This ready-to-use resource makes it easy to teach plant science, observation, and creativity through engaging, low-prep activities your kids will love.

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or at home, this unit gives you a full week of meaningful learning—without the overwhelm.

🌸 What’s Included

This 80+ page printable pack includes everything you need for a complete 7-day flower-themed STEAM unit:

✔ Daily lesson plans (science + art + writing)
✔ Scientific illustration journal prompts
✔ Flower life cycle lapbook templates
✔ Vocabulary cards and definitions
✔ Observation and experiment worksheets
✔ Directed drawing pages (multiple flowers)
✔ Hands-on experiment guides
✔ Art project templates inspired by famous artists
✔ NGSS-aligned guiding questions
✔ Science investigation planner
✔ Bonus: Spring scavenger hunt + STEM practices posters

👉 As shown on page 1, activities include everything from color-changing flowers and dissections to Alma Thomas-inspired art and acid rain experiments

🔬 What Kids Will Learn

This unit blends science, art, and observation to build real understanding:

• Parts of a flower & plant structure
• Water movement (capillary action)
• Pollination & plant reproduction
• Flower life cycle
• Patterns and symmetry in nature
• Environmental impact (acid rain & pollution)
• Scientific observation & recording

👉 The unit also includes NGSS-style guiding questions like:
How do plants get what they need? and How does the environment affect living things?

🎨 How It Works

Each day includes:

✔ A simple science activity
✔ A connected art project
✔ A journal prompt to reinforce learning

Activities are designed to take 20–40 minutes and require basic materials only

Use it:

• As a full 7-day unit
• Spread across multiple weeks
• In centers, small groups, or whole class

🌼 Sample Activities

• Color-Changing Flowers Experiment (capillary action)
• Flower Dissection + Labeling
• Georgia O’Keeffe Close-Up Flower Art
• Frida Kahlo-Inspired Flower Designs
• Pollination Simulation Activity
• Coffee Filter Flowers (absorption + color mixing)
• Pattern & Symmetry Flower Study
• Acid Rain Experiment

Perfect For

• Classroom teachers (K–4)
• Homeschool families
• Spring science units
• STEAM enrichment
• Sub plans or low-prep weeks

💡 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Combines science + art naturally
✔ Encourages real observation and thinking
✔ Low prep, high engagement
✔ Flexible for different ages and abilities
✔ Builds confidence in both science and creativity

Product Details

• Format: PDF digital download
• Pages: 80+
• Grade Level: K–4
• Use: Classroom or homeschool

⚠️ Please Note

This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

💛 From Little Bins for Little Hands

Designed to make science and art simple, meaningful, and fun for kids—because real learning happens when kids explore, create, and observe.