Plant Detectives

Introduction

Welcome, Plant Detectives! 🌱

Our school garden needs your help. Some plants are growing tall and strong, but others are not. Your mission is to investigate what plants need to grow healthy and share your discoveries with the class.

Task

You will:

  • Watch short videos about plant needs.

  • Observe real plants in class.

  • Complete an online matching activity.

  • Create a digital poster explaining what plants need to grow.

Process

  • Watch a teacher-selected video about plant growth.

  • Discuss: What do plants need?

  • Observe classroom plants and draw what you see.

  • Complete a simple online sorting activity (sunlight, water, soil, air).

  • Create a digital poster (drawing + sentence).

  • Share your work with a partner.

Evaluation
Criteria 25 pts 20 pts 15 pts 10 pts
Understanding Identifies all plant needs correctly Identifies most needs Identifies some needs Limited understanding
Participation Fully engaged Mostly engaged Some participation Minimal participation
Digital Product Clear, neat, complete Mostly complete Some missing parts Incomplete
Explanation Clear verbal explanation Mostly clear Limited detail Unable to explain
Conclusion

Great job, Plant Detectives! 🌼

Now you know that plants need water, sunlight, soil, and air to grow. Next time you see a plant, think about what it needs to stay healthy!

Credits
Teacher Page

Standards

  • NGSS 1-LS1-1: Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants use their external parts to help them survive and grow.

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2: Write informative texts with facts.