Lesson:
1. Explain parts of a plant. Using the various vegetables sort which vegetables are roots, stems, leaves and flowers. (Refer to 1st grade plans)
2. What part of a plant are we eating when we eat broccoli? Discuss all nutrients and benefits broccoli has (refer to the other lesson plans)
3. Brocco is Italian for arm. branch

Extension: Broccoli seeds can be compared to other seeds. Broccoli seed can be planted in class to see it grow. It takes 10-15 days to germinate.