How Plants Make Their Own Food (Photosynthesis Basics)
Students will learn that plants are special because they can make their own food using sunlight, water, and air (carbon dioxide), a process called photosynthesis.
Key Questions
- How do plants get their food?
- What three things do plants need to make food?
- Why are plants important for other living things?
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