Botany in 8 Lessons by Ellen McHenry
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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Product description
<em>Botany in 8 Lessons</em> is a hands-on, easy-to-understand science curriculum for grades 3+ that makes plant science fun and memorable. With over 200 pages, it includes a full student text and a teacher’s activity guide filled with colorful illustrations, games, creative projects, and real science.<br><br>Target grades 3+ | Worldview Neutral | <a href="https://www.ellenjmchenry.com/downloads/BotanyFirstThreeChapters.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sample Chapters</a> | <strong>This is a digital resource.</strong><br><br><strong>Student Text: </strong>The 100-page student book is divided into 8 chapters, each with two levels and review activities like quizzes, puzzles, and video links.<br><br><strong>Teacher’s Activity Guide: </strong>Over 100 pages of hands-on fun with a multi-part lapbook with flaps and pop-ups, games, labs, and art projects. Also includes a final test and printable pages.<br><br>Finish in 4–10 weeks depending on your pace. Mix and match content, blend with other resources, or go all in—it's made to fit your style.<br><br><h3>Topics Covered:</h3><br><ul><li>Plant cells & photosynthesis</li><li>Plant classification</li><li>Non-vascular & vascular plants</li><li>Leaves & stems</li><li>Reproduction</li><li>Adaptations</li><li>Plant diseases & pests</li></ul><br><br><h3>High School Use</h3><br>Perfect for older students who enjoy creative, hands-on learning. Covers biology-level content and can count as a 1/4 or possibly 1/2 high school science credit, depending on your state laws.<br><br><em>Botany in 8 Lessons</em> brings plant science to life through stories, games & exploration.
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- Step Up For Students
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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