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We will be learning about plants and their role in ecosystems. We will learn that plants have needs and explore how plants meet their needs. We will also learn how plants and animals interact. There are some Mystery Science lessons and other activities to do below. Do the lessons in order. (You don't have to wait to do the art lesson - do it before the leaves are all gone!)
A. Function of Plant Parts
A. Function of Plant Parts
Click HERE to watch a Brain Pop Jr. video and HERE to watch another video about plant parts and why each part is important to the plant.
Go on a nature walk and try to gather 2 or 3 examples of each type of plant part: leaves, seeds, stems, roots (flowers too if you can find them). Keep them in a bag with a wet paper towel (so they don't dry out). You will look at them tomorrow.
B. Observe Plant Parts
B. Observe Plant Parts
Look closely at the plant parts you gathered yesterday. In your "My Plant Parts" book, draw pictures of each plant part. Try do draw 2-3 different examples of each plant part. If you have a magnifying glass, draw close ups of the plant parts in the circles.
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1. Seed Dispersal
1. Seed Dispersal
How did a tree travel halfway around the world?
Click HERE to go to this Mystery Science lesson.
Watch the lesson, then see if you can create a seed that can escape the "Zone of Darkness".
2. Water, Sunlight, and Plant Growth
2. Water, Sunlight, and Plant Growth
Could a plant survive without light?
In this Mystery, you will investigate how plants need water and sunlight to grow.
Click HERE to go to this Mystery Science Lesson.
We will set up the experiment in class and I will post a picture of the results after the seeds grow. You can try it at home if you have supplies.
3. Light, Leaves, and Competition
3. Light, Leaves, and Competition
Why do trees grow so tall?
In this Mystery, you will learn the importance of sunlight to plants, which is collected by their leaves
Click HERE to go to this Mystery Science Lesson.
Instead of making a grass head, you can observe this grass growing. Draw a picture of what happens on each day.
4. Adaptations and Habitat
4. Adaptations and Habitat
Should you water a cactus?
In this Mystery, you will learn that plants have different needs in terms of sunlight and water.
Click HERE to go to this Mystery Science Lesson.
Instead of observing the grass head, read pages 4-14 in "Prickly Plants-Stuck!'. Find it in your EPIC Books mailbox.
“Why do cacti have spines?” Draw your favorite cactus.
5. Pollination. Plants and Animals Help Each Other
5. Pollination. Plants and Animals Help Each Other
Why do plants grow flowers?
In this Mystery, you will learn how and why flowers are pollinated
Click HERE to go to this Mystery Science Lesson.
For the activity, make 2 flowers and one bee. Give each flower a different type of pollen. Fly your bee from flower to flower and see what happens.
Read about Plants
Read about Plants
Read books about plants
Click on Epic Books button above.
Click on your name
Look across the top for "Mailbox" and click on it.
You will find books about plants.
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