This page has all the links mentioned in the botany activity guide, plus a few extras, in one easy-to-click place.
The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 3 Resources
Optional Encyclopedias*
The following optional encyclopedias are scheduled for use in this guide.
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First Nature Encyclopedia (DK First Reference)
, 2006 Edition (best for 1st through 4th) -
The Usborne Science Encyclopedia
, 2015 Edition (best for grades 3rd through 5th) -
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
, 2017 Edition (best for 4th through 7th) -
DK Encyclopedia of Nature
, 2007 Edition (best for 5th through 7th)
*The above encyclopedia links are affiliate links through Amazon.
Teacher Resources
The following articles will help you understand how to teach science with living books:
- How to Use Living Books for Science with Elementary Students
- How to Use Living Books for Science with Middle School Students
- How to Successfully Use Living Books with Multiple Ages
The following two books are resources that our publishers have written to help you teach science at home:
FREE Stuff
Don't miss this free game perfect for reviewing what your students are learning on their botanical journey:
When you are all done your journey, be sure to check out President Lincoln's review video:
Volume 3 Quick Links and Corrections
Introduction
- What is notebooking?
- How to use notebooking with different ages
- How to use a microscope
- How to make slides (dry and wet mount)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
- No Links
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
- No Links
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
- No Links
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
- Photosynthesis Video (optional one for older students)
- Photosynthesis 101
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
- No Links
Chapter 18
- No Links
Appendix
If you do find something that needs to be corrected in this guide, please send it to support@elementalscience.com so that we can correct the error in the next printing.
Changelog
- 2022: The third edition was released with a new format for the activity guide, several errors were updated and activities were updated.
- 2015: The second edition was released with changes from our new editor and several updated pictures.
- 2014: The first edition was released.