How does a seed grow? Objective As a result of this lesson plan, students will learn about what seeds are, the four plant growth stages, and explain the conditions needed for growth. Preparation Download Plant Growth Stages Teacher Slides PowerPoint presentation Review Presenter Notes for each slide Review Plant Growth Stages Activity Prepare materials for Plant Growth Stages Activity Download Plant Growth Stages Activity Materials . Print enough so that each student has 1 set of the four stages of plant growth. Prior to handing out squares to students, shuffle cards, then paper clip together Duration: 60 Minutes.