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 plant cress seeds to observe their growth into plants.
1. Watch video.
GG Plants Need Water and Light k-2
2. Review vocabulary and complete one or both quizes below.
Soil The upper layer of Earth where plants grow
Nutrient A substance that provides nourishment for growth and making energy
Seed Part of a plant that can grow into a new plant
Photosynthesis The process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food from water and carbon dioxide
3. Check your celery from yesterday’s experiment.
Bonus: Grow cress seeds as demonstrated in the video.
4. Click the Seed Survivor logo below to play free games.
Pay particular attention to “Survivor Soak” and “Nutrients for Life.”
Speaking of plants…
What do you call a flower that runs on electricity?
A power plant
5. “Genius Challenge – Plants Need Water and Light”
