TEKS & Objectives
7.12.C recognize levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms;
7.12.D differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole
We will examine the resources which are required for plant life to exist.
I will evaluate soil quality by determining its composition.
1. Watch video.
GG Plant Growth Conditions k-2
2. Review vocabulary and complete one or both quizes below.
Soil The upper layer of Earth where plants grow
Clay Stiff, sticky material found on the Earth’s surface
Sand Very small grains of rock
Loam A combination of sand, clay, minerals and dead or decaying plant material
Here’s a bonus word search!
3. Do a simple soil test to learn the composition of the soil in your yard.
- You can use a mason jar as well.
- Consider testing bagged potting soil and the soil in your yard. Compare and contrast them.
4. Plant a bean plant.
- You can use any dried beans you like.
- Soak them overnight for faster results.
- You can either plant them in wet cotton balls for easily see the growth, or soil to provide more nutrients.
Speaking of plants…
What did the soil in the garden say during heavy rain?
If this keeps up, I’ll be MUD!
5. “Genius Challenge – Plants Growth Conditions”
