James has been really interested in graphing lately. He's always measuring things and likes to declare "this one has more, this one has less, this one has the same as that one...". So, I whipped up this little seed graphing activity.
I used leftover seeds from last year's gardening disaster experience and purchased just a couple extra packets of particularly large seeds to make things easier to work with (ever try counting out carrot seeds?! Yeesh.). These are the seeds (and quantities) I chose:
Watermelon - 7
Pumpkin - 7
Radish - 4
Swiss Chard - 5
Hot Pepper - 8
Cucumber - 6
Peas - 10
Beans - 5
Corn - 1
Radish (different variety) - 3
I made a point of counting out only one of a certain seed, ten of another, and a couple groups that had the same amount. This way it's clear to determine on the graph which seeds have more/less/the same.
You can print out my graphing chart here. Happy seed counting!
I used leftover seeds from last year's gardening Watermelon - 7
Pumpkin - 7
Radish - 4
Swiss Chard - 5
Hot Pepper - 8
Cucumber - 6
Peas - 10
Beans - 5
Corn - 1
Radish (different variety) - 3
I made a point of counting out only one of a certain seed, ten of another, and a couple groups that had the same amount. This way it's clear to determine on the graph which seeds have more/less/the same.You can print out my graphing chart here. Happy seed counting!
~Thank you for your comments!~
love it!
ReplyDeleteWe just did goldfish graphing. I like how you used different seeds for each number. Karen
ReplyDeleteLOVE THAT IDEA!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how I look forward to when Eva is 4 & she can do these fun projects. For now at age 1 she' just put the whole project in her mouth. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful math activity!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love that idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest fan!! I love how you combine the Waldorf and Montessori methods... brilliant.
What a beautiful graph. And my students will love the seed idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, especially with gardening season just around the corner. We did something similar with coloured marshmellows in the winter with some hot chocolate :)
ReplyDeleteRowan can't wait to pick out items at the grocery to use:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Love it!
ReplyDeleteKerri
Great idea, Mari-Ann! I just featured your seed graphing photo and autumn corn activities in my Montessori-Inspired Corn Unit at http://livingmontessorinow.com/2011/11/17/montessori-inspired-corn-unit/
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