Needs of Living Things
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Objective
2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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What are two things plants need to grow?
Why do we need to know the last frost date before planting?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“If you plant a seed in a dark closet and give it water, will it grow? Why or why not? If you plant a seed in a sunny spot but never give it water, will it grow? Why or why not? If you plant two seeds, give one sunlight and water, and the other only sunlight, which seed will grow better? Why?”
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