Day 8 of 30
Plant life cycle: germination and growth
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Learning Objective
Students will be able to explore plant life cycle and germination and growth.
In this lesson, we'll explore plant life cycle: germination and growth. Scientific inquiry allows us to investigate and explain natural phenomena.
A life cycle is the series of changes a living thing goes through from birth to death and reproduction. Every organism has a life cycle, but they vary by species. For example, a butterfly: egg → caterpillar → chrysalis → adult butterfly. A frog: egg → tadpole → froglet → adult frog. Plants have life cycles too: seed → seedling → mature plant → flower/seeds. Understanding life cycles helps us see patterns in nature and how organisms reproduce and survive!
As you work through today's material, pay attention to the examples and try to identify the patterns or strategies being used. This will help you apply these concepts to new problems.
Take notes on key points and make connections to what you've already learned in previous lessons.
To examine systematically through observation and experiment
Observable facts that support or refute a claim
Instructions
Materials Needed
- Lab notebook
- Investigation materials
- Safety equipment if needed
Name three things all living things need to survive.
Is a rock living or nonliving? Explain your answer.
How is a plant different from an animal?
Teaching Tip
For this age group: Balance direct instruction with collaborative activities. Allow students to explain their thinking and make connections to prior knowledge when exploring plant life cycle: germination and growth.