Plants react to many different stimuli, but do they think? After many years, scientists now have a definite answer. A video shares the theories and facts as part of a larger biology playlist. From plants listening to music to plants warning their neighbors of danger, it does a great job of separating facts from fiction.

Concepts

plants, adaptations, plant adaptations, phototropism

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Grow sensitive plants in class and observe their reactions
• Perform the spinning plant experiment discussed in the video

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of photosynthesis

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights vocabulary throughout
• Includes subtitles in Arabic and English for ease of note taking
• Provides a list of resources for further learning

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4