![]() In reading students have really been enjoying learning all about plants. By listening to the read-alouds in this unit students will acquire a fundamental understanding of the parts of the plants and how they grow. They have been learning what plants need in order to grow and stay alive and have also been introduced to the concepts of the life cycle of plants, pollination and photosynthesis. This basic knowledge about plants will lay the foundation for a broader understanding of ecology and the interdependence of all living things. As a class students enjoyed planting our very own garden outside our classroom. We are growing sunflowers, basil, coriander, green onions, and cherry tomatoes. How can you help at home? You may review the following new vocabulary words with your child plant, soil, photosynthesis, pollination, fruit,evergreen, deciduous, roots, petals, crops, year, survival, hero, cycle, bare. Comprehension questions: Questions you may ask your child at home to review the topics are: Name the parts of a plant. (roots, stem, leaf, flower, seeds) How does each part function? What does a plant need to survive? (nutrients, water, air, sunlight ) How do plants make food for themselves ? (photosynthesis) How does the plant life cycle begin? ( from a seed) For further review let your child watch these great educational, child friendly videos on the topics of plant parts and the plant life cycle and pollination: visit www.casdubai.com
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