Exploring Plant Roots Through Hands-On Planting
Grade 2 Science 45 minutes Lesson 2 of 10: Plant Parts and Life
What Plant Parts Do You Know?
Think about plants you've seen What parts help plants grow? Share your ideas with a partner
I Can Statement for Today
I can explain how roots help plants I can plant seeds and observe root growth I can record my observations in my plant journal I can ask and answer questions about roots
What Do Roots Do?
Roots drink water for the plant Roots hold the plant in the soil Roots keep plants from falling over Roots grow underground where we can't see them
Let's Plant Our Seeds!
Fill your clear cup with soil Plant your seed 1 inch deep Water gently with dropper Place cup in sunny spot We'll watch roots grow through the clear cup!
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We're Learning
I can tell someone what roots do for plants I planted my seed correctly in the cup I can draw and write about my plant observations I can work well with my planting partner
Record Your Predictions
Draw what you think roots will look like Write one sentence about roots Share your prediction with a partner Use your magnifying glass to look closely
What We Learned About Roots
Roots are like straws that drink water Roots anchor plants so they don't fall We can watch roots grow in our clear cups Next week we'll see how much our roots have grown!