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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.

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.

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.
Nature as Art and Artist
Does art need to be made by humans to be considered art? Is nature art? Can natural processes create art?

Cryosophila albida
Let's explore a plant that grows deep in The Huntington’s conservatory! What do you notice? How do you think this plant has adapted to survive in its environment?