3.3.1
Identify the common structures of a plant including its roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. Describe their functions.3.3.2
Investigate plant growth over time, take measurements in SI units, record the data and display the data in graphs. Examine factors that might influence plant growth.
Differentiation:
Have gifted and special needs students come up with a creative way to display their plant's structures. This can be oral, artistic, acted out, etc...
Using household items such as a shoebox, plastic wrap, potting soil, and an old sock, students can grow their own plants!
Students will tae care of their plants and chart the plant's progress and changes.
They will also analyze their plant's structures and compare their common structures with other plants while discussing their purpose.
SC.3.3 2000 - The Physical SettingStudents observe changes of the Earth and sky. They continue to explore the concepts of energy and motion.SC.3.3.1 2000Observe and describe the apparent motion of the sun and moon over a time span of one day.
This activity has the ability to show students why and how the phases of the moon really work. Not a lot of prep time and materials needed.Great for students to see a model of what is happening during the phases of the moon.