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.
Resource ID#: 3757 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: http://plantsinmotion.bio.indiana.edu/plantmotion/earlygrowth/photomorph/photomorph.html

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 3, 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 10 Minute(s)
Keywords: stimuli, time-lapse, light, dark, plant, germination, photomorphogenesis, sunflower, seed
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration
Resource Collection: General Collection

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

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Identify behaviors of plants that show they are growing.

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Recognize that plants grow toward light and roots grow down in the soil.

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Recognize that plants grow.

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Recognize that many flowering plants grow from their own seeds.

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Recognize that many plants have flowers and leaves.

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