Plants, Cells and MORE!!!

This past week our 5th graders have been examining plants, cells, and the way that plants survive. Today we examined plants at every stage of their life cycle during a hands on investigation lab. We spent time looking at seeds, leaves, full grown plants, developing plants, and wood parts and types from full grown trees. We focused on connecting our vocabulary to tangible items and were able to see similarities and differences as we conducted our investigations. I have also encouraged the students to look at plants around their house and look at the similarities and differences in the plants and the way they are able to survive within the household. Please feel free to share the reasons you may have chosen certain plants for their ability to survive under many different conditions.