Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
Companion Resource
The Empty Pot
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty. This simple story with its clear moral is illustrated with beautiful paintings. The story shows how Ping carefully plants his seed in a flowerpot with rich soil and waters it daily, but to his surprise it doesn't grow. The emperor later reveals that the seeds he'd provided had been cooked and could not grow. This book works well as an engagement approach to lessons on seeds for younger students.
Author
Demi
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Growing Plants in Science and Literature, More Than an Empty Pot (Grades K-2)
- Growing Plants in Science and Literature, More Than an Empty Pot (Grades 3-5)
- Exploring Texture in the Garden (Grades K-2)