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Decomposition Investigation

How do plant parts decompose and how does decomposition support plant growth? Make observations of plant matter at different stages of decomposition and make inferences about cycles of matter in ecosystems.

Black line illustration of a plant viewed through a magnifying glass.

Fruit Investigation

What are the parts of a fruit, and why are they important for plant growth and survival? Make observations about the parts and features of fruit. Make inferences about how fruit helps the plant grow and survive.

Black line illustration of a plant viewed through a magnifying glass.

Pollinators Investigation

What is the population of pollinators in your garden space and what is their role in a plant’s life cycle? Work individually or collaboratively to produce data on pollinators in a garden, compare data collected by different groups and make inferences about the role of pollinators in a plant’s life cycle.

Black line illustration of a plant viewed through a magnifying glass.

Root Investigation

What are the parts of a root and why are they important for plant growth and survival? Make observations about the parts and features of roots and make inferences about how roots help plants grow and survive.

Black line illustration of a plant viewed through a magnifying glass.

Stem Investigation

What are the parts of a stem and why are these parts important for plant growth and survival? Make observations about the parts and features of stems and make inferences about how stems help plants grow and survive.

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Experiment: Access to Light

Conduct an experiment to evaluate how access to light affects plants’ growth and survival.