Megan MarraMegan Marra11stst Grade Grade

PlantsPlants

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Plant NeedsPlant Needs Parts of a PlantParts of a Plant DifferencesDifferences

PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis FoodFoodEnemies of PlanEnemies of Plantsts

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Things Plants NeedsThings Plants Needs Show what you know!

room to grow

water

sunshine

nutrients

Help take care of a plant here!

Show what you know!Show what you know!Why do plants need sunshine, water, Why do plants need sunshine, water,

nutrients, and room to grow?nutrients, and room to grow?

a. Plants make kids happy!a. Plants make kids happy!

b. If they have these things they will grow b. If they have these things they will grow big and strong. big and strong.

c. It is important because plants are good c. It is important because plants are good for the Earth.for the Earth.

It is very important for plants to get all the things

they need so they can grow!

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Parts of a PlantParts of a Plant

leavesflower

stem

roots

Click on the word to find out what each part’s job is!

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StemStem

The stem supports the The stem supports the leaves and carries food and leaves and carries food and water from the roots up to water from the roots up to

the leaves.the leaves.

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LeavesLeaves

The leaves make the food for The leaves make the food for the plant by using sunlight.the plant by using sunlight.

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FlowerFlower

The flower makes the seeds The flower makes the seeds that will grow into new that will grow into new

plants.plants.

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RootsRoots

The roots grow down into the The roots grow down into the soil. They drink up the water soil. They drink up the water

from the ground.from the ground.

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Which part of the plant makes the food for Which part of the plant makes the food for the plant?the plant?

a.a. StemStem

b.b. LeavesLeaves

c.c. RootsRoots

d.d. FlowerFlower

The leaves’ job is to make the food for the

plant so it can stay healthy!

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What part of the plant drinks up the water What part of the plant drinks up the water from the ground?from the ground?

a.a. StemStem

b.b. LeavesLeaves

c.c. RootsRoots

d.d. FlowerFlower

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The roots bring the water from the ground

to the stem.Make your own plant!

What’s the Difference?What’s the Difference?

Fun puzzles!

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This plant grows tall!

This plant has fruit to

eat!

This plant has cones and needles for

leaves.

This plant has flowers!

This plant grows small!

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Do all plants have the Do all plants have the same kind of leaves?same kind of leaves?

a. a. YesYes

b. b. NoNo

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There are all sorts of shapes and colors

that leaves on a plant can have!

Food We Get Food We Get From PlantsFrom Plants

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Pumpkins! They grow up from the ground. Did you know that some pumpkins can get up to 50 pounds?

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Tea! The top 2 leaves are snipped from tea bushes. Did you know a tea bush can live for 50-100 years?

MMM! Chocolate. Cocoa beans come from cacao (ka-KOW) trees. Did you know that 70% of cocoa beans are found in Africa?

Apples! Apple trees can be found all over the place! Watch out for worms.

Peanuts! The peanut plant grows yellow flowers that last only one day. Did you know that you can grow your own by planting a raw peanut in the ground?

Show what you know!Show what you know!

Click on a picture of a type of Click on a picture of a type of food we get from plants.food we get from plants.

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PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis Show what you know!

More information! Photosynthesis Song!

Plants need to eat food too! The way that plants eat is through photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis uses three things…the sun, water, and carbon dioxide (air).

The sunlight comes and hits the leaves, the air comes in through little holes in the plant and the water comes up from the roots. These all mix together with chlorophyll to make the food (sugar or glucose) for the plant to eat!

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Which of these things Which of these things DON’TDON’T you you need for photosynthesis?need for photosynthesis?

a. a. airair

b. b. waterwater

c. c. sunlightsunlight

d. d. seedsseeds

In order for photosynthesis to

happen you must have air, water, and

sunlight.

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Enemies of PlantsEnemies of Plants Show what you know!

frost

hot and dry days

Bugs (although some

bugs actually help plants too!)

feet…be careful not to step on plants!

Spring is the best time for plants because

there is a lot of rain, sunshine, and good

weather!

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Which season is best for plants?Which season is best for plants?

a.a. SpringSpring

b.b. SummerSummer

c.c. WinterWinter

d.d. FallFall

Great Books for PlantsGreat Books for PlantsThe Tiny SeedThe Tiny Seed

by Eric Carleby Eric Carle

From Seed to PlantFrom Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons by Gail Gibbons

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

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Things to do at homeThings to do at home Take a walk around the neighborhood and Take a walk around the neighborhood and

look for plants and their parts. look for plants and their parts. Collect samples of many different types of Collect samples of many different types of

leaves. Make a collection of the leaves that leaves. Make a collection of the leaves that you find. Dry the leaves between sheets of you find. Dry the leaves between sheets of newspaper. Put a heavy book on top and newspaper. Put a heavy book on top and leave them for a week or more. Tape the leave them for a week or more. Tape the leaves to sheets of construction paper or leaves to sheets of construction paper or iron the leaves between sheets of wax iron the leaves between sheets of wax paper. (Before using an iron, ask an adult to paper. (Before using an iron, ask an adult to help you!) Then look at the different shapes help you!) Then look at the different shapes of the leaves.of the leaves.

Have a tasting party. Sample raw or cooked Have a tasting party. Sample raw or cooked root vegetables such as carrots, beets, root vegetables such as carrots, beets, turnips, rutabagas, or radishes.turnips, rutabagas, or radishes.

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Pennsylvania’s First Grade Science Standards:Pennsylvania’s First Grade Science Standards:3.3. Biological Sciences3.3. Biological Sciences       A. Know the similiarities and differences of living things.       A. Know the similiarities and differences of living things.              - describe basic needs of plants              - describe basic needs of plants       B. Know that living things are made up of parts that have specific functions       B. Know that living things are made up of parts that have specific functions              - know that different parts of a living thing work together to make the organism function              - know that different parts of a living thing work together to make the organism function  

Pennsylvania’s First Grade Technology Standards:Pennsylvania’s First Grade Technology Standards:3.7 Technological Devices3.7 Technological Devices       C. Identify basic computer operations and concepts.       C. Identify basic computer operations and concepts.       D. Use basic computer software.       D. Use basic computer software.  

International Society for Technology in Education Standards:International Society for Technology in Education Standards: For Teachers:For Teachers:

Standard 2: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and ExperiencesStandard 2: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences                  a. Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that applya. Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply             techonology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of              techonology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of              learners.             learners.

                b. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced b. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced             environment.            environment.

Standard 3: Teaching, Learning, and the CurriculumStandard 3: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum                  a. Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology a. Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. standards.                b. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. b. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.

For Students: For Students: Standard 2: Communication and CollaborationStandard 2: Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:

Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. environments and media.

Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and media and formats. formats. Standard 5: Digital CitizenshipStandard 5: Digital Citizenship

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviors. Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviors. Students:Students:

Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. technology.

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, learning, and productivity. and productivity.

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