In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will

• explain the critical role of photosynthesis in the survival of plants and animals within an ecosystem (4.2 a)

• create a model or diagram illustrating the parts of a plant in terms of obtaining energy; explain the role of roots, stems, and leaves (4.2 a, b)

• plan and conduct an investigation to determine how the amount of sunlight a plant receives affects plant growth (4.2 b)

• compare methods by which plants and animals obtain energy and describe how these processes are related (4.2 b)

• compare plant characteristics used for attracting pollinators (4.2 c)

• create and explain a model of a flower, illustrating the parts of the flower and its reproductive processes (4.2 c)

• understand that for animal populations to survive, the animals must be able to successfully reproduce (4.2 c).

To practice this skill, we wanted to provide scholars with several websites that include different games that focus on this particular skill. Most websites should not require sign-ups. If a sign-up is requires, you can choose to sign your scholar up or move on to the next available site. To access the practice games please click the buttons located below - this will take you to the designated site.