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
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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?
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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