Plants: What Do They Need to Grow?
Students will investigate the basic needs of plants (light, water, air, nutrients) and conduct simple experiments to observe plant growth.
Key Questions
- What do plants need to stay alive and grow?
- How do plants get their food?
- What happens if a plant doesn't get enough light or water?
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