Below is a page from the "Bulbs: Big Surprises in Small Packages" activity packet. Also included in the packet are: general information about plants; definitions; a teacher's page with background information about bulbs; a math activity for measuring and graphing the longest leaves of the students' bulbs each week; a journal in which students read about the growth of their bulbs and draw pictures of them each week; and, a drawing and explanation of where the fruits, seeds, and other flower parts are located.

For older students the packet also includes a world map for locating the Mediterranean countries from which many bulbs originated, a history of the bulb craze in Europe and other activities.


Each participating teacher receives an activity packet related to his or her specific workshop.


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