We know plants assist in the water cycle, but how do plants get water from the ground into the air? Through a series of demonstrations or labs, scholars observe the movement of water through plants. They microscopically view the cells and ponder the mysteries that are still unanswered.

Concepts

water, parts of a plant, plant adaptations, plant functions, plant needs, plants

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Experiment to see if all dyes travel through a plant at the same speed

Classroom Considerations

• Follow all safety guidelines to avoid cuts and injuries
• Be aware of any allergies to dyes

Pros

• Provides links to related lessons for those wishing to learn more
• Asks questions that rely on higher order thinking skills

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4