PLANTS

Our first main unit of study will be on plants.  I have provided information about plants on this page.  I hope you find it useful.  ENJOY! Science State Goals: * Describe and compare characteristics of living things in relationship to their     environments. * Describe how living things depend on one another for survival.

Theme: PLANTS

We will begin the school year learning about plants.  Here are a few facts about plants. 1.  They need 3 things to stay alive: rich soil, temperatures that are warm at least part of the year, & water. 2.  Plants come in many sizes. 3.  There are two major groups of plants.  The first group is made up of plants that have special parts called roots, stems, and leaves.  Examples of these would be garden flowers, oak and pine trees, bushes, and many more.  The second group of plants have no roots, stems or leaves.  Fungi and mushrooms are a part of this group. 4.  Plants use energy from the sun to make food. 5.  Plants give us many useful things like medicine, clothing, and lumber.

BOOKS

Here are a few of the books available for your child to read at school.  If you are interested in checking any of these out please let me know.  They may also be available through the school or public library. *  Wonders of Plants & Flowers by Laura Damon *  The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle *  Vegetable Soup by Ann Morris *  A Tree is Nice by Janice Udry *  The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll

WEB SITES

Here are a few sites for you and your child to visit together.  Have fun!

The Great Plant Escape

Kid's Valley Garden

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