How do plants grow?

Introduction

Subject Matter: Science

 

Grade Level: 5th Grade

 

Lesson Objective: Learners will demonstrate knowledge of structure and processes of how plants get the materials they need from air and water.

 

Common Core State Standard and/or Academic Content Standard:

5-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

  • 5-LS1-1. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.

 

Technology Standard: NETS for Students:

3. Knowledge Constructor: Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

  • 3a: Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

Task

Students will be using only the given links to answer the questions provided by the teacher. 

Process

Website Addresses Used as Resources:

  1. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/recipe-plant-growth
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkFPyue5X3Q
  3. http://www.dummies.com/education/science/how-plants-get-water-and-nutrients/ 

 

Read through these web pages and watch the short Youtube video to help you answer the following questions. 

Evaluation

Student Research Questions:

 

1. How do plants use air, water and energy to grow?

 

Subsidiary Questions (6-10):

 

2. What are the main ingredients for plant growth?

3. What are the three parts of a seed?

4. What does it mean when a seed is dormant?

5. What is germination?

6. In what direction do roots grow?

7. What are the tiny openings found in the cells of a plant leaf?

8. What is photosynthesis?

9. What is the main function of the xylem and phloem?

10. What is root pressure?