Access Point #: SC.4.L.16.Pa.1

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Recognize that many plants have flowers and leaves.
General Information
Number: SC.4.L.16.Pa.1
Category: Participatory
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Big Idea: Heredity and Reproduction : A. Offspring of plants and animals are similar to, but not exactly like, their parents or each other.

B. Life cycles vary among organisms, but reproduction is a major stage in the life cycle of all organisms.

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5020050: Science - Grade Four
7720050: Access Science Grade 4

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Lesson Plan

Exploring Plants:

Students will be introduced to the study of plants in this lesson. First they will sprout bean seeds on moistened paper towels, then make drawings and measurements of their growth. They will watch time-lapse videos that illustrate a plant's major growth stages. Another clip covers fruits and asks students to consider how their seeds are spread. They will gather seeds by walking outside with an old sock over one of their shoes, then plant their sock to observe the resulting plants.

Type: Lesson Plan

Video/Audio/Animation

Plants in Motion - Sunflower germination light/dark:

This is a short time-lapse video of sunflower seeds germinating in either light or dark conditions. Different patterns of growth are observable. Includes descriptions of what is being seen.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

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