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Science (2015) Grade(s): 2

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Plan and carry out an investigation, using one variable at a time (e.g., water, light, soil, air), to determine the growth needs of plants.

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Planning and Carrying out Investigations

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Knowledge

Students know:

Basic growth needs of plants include water, nutrients, light, and air.

Skills

Students are able to:

Conduct an investigation to produce data used as evidence.
Determine the growth needs of plants.
Collaboratively develop an investigation plan that describes key features of the investigation and isolates variables as needed.

Understanding

Students understand that:

There are observable patterns present in the growth of plants that can be used to determine the needs of plants.

Vocabulary

Investigation
Variable
Water
Light
Soil
Air
Nutrients
Causes
Effects
Isolate

Aligned Learning Resources

Too Much Light, Too Little Growth

Watch Me Grow

Scientific Theory & Evidence StudyJam

Investigations to Collect Data StudyJam

Soil StudyJam

Schoolyard Garden Guides

My Bean Plant

What Do Plants Need?

PBS KIDS Scratch Jr.: How Plants Grow Lesson Plan

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