Plant Needs and Growth Concepts

The video introduces a science unit on plants, focusing on their basic needs for survival and growth. Students will use a plant kit and observation journal to explore these needs, including water, sunlight, air, nutrients, and space. The unit emphasizes understanding plant parts and their functions, with activities to reinforce learning. Key vocabulary includes 'basic needs' and 'nutrients'.

What materials will students need for the plant unit?

• A plant kit and a ruler

• A calculator and a notebook

• A microscope and slides

• A globe and a map

What is the big idea of the plant unit?

• Plants do not need water

• Plants are not affected by their environment

• Plants need certain things to live and grow

• Plants can survive without sunlight

Which of the following is NOT a basic need of plants?

• Nutrients

• Sunlight

• A shovel

• Water

How do plants obtain water?

• From sunlight

• Through their roots

• From the air

• Through their leaves

Why do plants need sunlight?

• To change color

• To attract insects

• To keep warm

• To make their own food

What happens if a plant does not meet its basic needs?

• It will grow faster

• It may stop growing and die

• It will produce more flowers

• It will become a different species

What is one way people can help plants meet their basic needs?

• By singing to them

• By covering them with plastic

• By providing water

• By moving them frequently

What should students do in the drawing activity?

• Draw a plant and label its needs

• Draw a map of a garden

• Draw a picture of an animal

• Draw a weather chart

What is the purpose of the word search activity?

• To find names of animals

• To find the basic needs of plants

• To find names of famous botanists

• To find different types of soil

What is drip irrigation?

• A method to fertilize plants

• A method to provide water to plants

• A way to plant seeds

• A technique to harvest crops