Plant Roots

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Objective

I can explain why roots are important for plants to live and grow.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

2 questions

1

Imagine a plant is like a house. What job do the roots do that is similar to the job of the foundation of a house?

2

The video mentions that roots absorb water and nutrients. Explain in your own words why water and nutrients are important for a plant.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

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Name two things that roots do to help a plant stay alive. Why is it important for roots to hold a plant in the ground?

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