Flowers Honor (Adventurers)

Nature Study

Requirements

1. Name five flowers mentioned in the Bible.

   Answer: Five flowers that appear in the Bible are: 1) the lily (Jesus spoke of the lilies of the field, in Matthew 6:28); 2) the rose; 3) the saffron (crocus); 4) the almond blossom (which bloomed on Aaron's staff); and 5) the flower of the field, which withers, but the Word of God remains. — The Bible uses flowers to show the beauty of God's creation and His care for everything.

2. Identify the following ten flowers:
   • Daffodil;
   • Daisy;
   • Geranium;
   • Tulip;
   • Violet;
   • Chrysanthemum;
   • Rose;
   • Carnation;
   • Gladiolus;
   • Lily;
   • Allamanda;
   • Poppy.

   Answer: You can recognize each flower by its look: 1) Daffodil: yellow or white, with the center shaped like a trumpet; 2) Daisy: white petals around a yellow center; 3) Geranium: little flowers grouped in a bunch, very common in pots; 4) Tulip: shaped like a cup, in bright colors; 5) Violet: small and purple; 6) Chrysanthemum: round and full of many petals; 7) Rose: soft petals, with thorns on the stem; 8) Carnation: petals with a frilly tip; 9) Gladiolus: several flowers on a tall stem; 10) Lily: large, trumpet-shaped, and fragrant; plus the Allamanda (yellow and bell-shaped) and the Poppy (red and delicate). — Knowing the shape, the color, and the smell helps you recognize and say the name of each flower.

3. Tell why bees and other insects are attracted to flowers, and what they gain from this relationship;
   • Describe three ways in which flower seeds are spread.

   Answer: Bees and other insects are drawn to flowers by their pretty colors, their smell, and their nectar (a sweet liquid). They get the nectar and the pollen as food, and in return they help the flower by carrying pollen from one flower to another (pollination), which makes new flowers and fruits grow. Three ways seeds spread: 1) by the wind, which carries light seeds far away; 2) by animals, which eat the fruits and carry the seeds on their bodies or in their poop; and 3) by water, which carries the seeds along rivers and rains. — It is a partnership where both win: the insect eats and the flower gets help to multiply.

4. Grow a flower, from planting to blooming.

   Answer: With the help of an adult: 1) choose an easy seed (like sunflower or daisy) and a small pot with good soil; 2) make a little hole, place the seed, and cover it lightly with soil; 3) water it a little every day and keep the pot in a sunny spot; 4) watch the little plant grow and write down each new thing in your notebook (sprout, leaves, bud); 5) be patient and care for it until the flower opens. — Caring for a flower from start to finish teaches patience and shows how God makes life grow.

5. Make a bookmark with dried flowers.

   Answer: With the help of an adult: 1) choose small, thin flowers; 2) place them between sheets of paper inside a heavy book and wait a few days for them to dry and become flat and smooth; 3) cut a strip of cardstock the size of a bookmark; 4) glue the dried flowers on with white glue; 5) if you want, cover it with contact paper or plastic to protect it, and make a little hole at the top with a ribbon. — Pressing and drying the flowers makes them flat and long-lasting to decorate the bookmark.

6. Make an arrangement of wildflowers and give it to someone.

   Answer: With the help of an adult: 1) walk through a garden or field and pick a few wildflowers (only where picking is allowed); 2) gather the flowers into a pretty bouquet, mixing colors and sizes; 3) tie the stems with string or a ribbon; 4) put it in a small jar with water or wrap the base; 5) give it as a gift to someone you love, with a smile and kind words. — Giving flowers is a simple and beautiful way to cheer up and bless another person.