Plant studies

Students!!! 

Read this page for info on what you need to know and how you can learn it.

The focus is on how plant structures aid in plant survival, and, ultimately, reproduction.

Features and functions to know about:
-Seeds
-Leaves
-Stems
-Roots
-Flowers
-Photosynthesis and Respiration

Check out these amazing resources!! 

1. Plant Needs book--read and take notes in school. Pages 3/4, 13-20

2. Great Plant Escape: read and take notes on the parts and functions listed above

3. concord.org
 **This site is great. It is a good place to go for deeper information and analysis of Photosynthesis and Respiration. See "a" below.

a. Start with "Leaf Photosynthesis" to explore photosynthesis and respiration. There are levels of experience to go through that allow for changing of variables, taking digital "snapshots" and writing in your lab notebook. To do this, be sure to make an account. RECORD your password!!

b. "Virtual Greenhouse": This activity will require a download in order to launch. I can do it at home, but not at school. Try it; it's definitely worth it. You can explore varying conditions for plant growth, explore adaptations, and can later connect this to your own plant growth.
Virtual Greenhouse is the first of 6 activities that explore components of ecosystems. Have fun and explore them all!




4. One student requested this animated video to view as well.

Have fun with this. Practice finding examples in your world and discuss how the plants function in our deciduous forest biome.
What new questions do you have?

Keep up the great thinking!

Ms. Tuttle