Hello 5th graders & families!
This week we are beginning our unit on Plants. I am very excited to explore Life Science with you! The knowledge you gained while exploring Life Science from Kindergarten through 4th grade will be very valuable for you during this unit. Below is a list of the "big concepts" you've studied in Life Science so far. What do you remember learning about in Life Science from grades K-4?
K: Types of Plants/ Animals- Different types of plants and animals inhabit the earth.
1: Needs of Plants/ Animals- Plants and animals meet their needs in different ways.
2: Life Cycles- Plants and animals have predictable life cycles.
3: Adaptations- Adaptations in physical structure or behavior may improve an organism's chance for survival.
4: Food Webs- All organisms need energy and matter to live and grow.
4: Interdependence- Living organisms depend on one another and on their environment for survival.
In 5th grade Life Science we will be investigating plant structures and analyzing how these structures transport materials. What does that mean?!! ... We will find out :) Our Essential Question for this first part of our Life Science unit is: How do plant structures work? We will explore our Essential Question on "plants" for 9 days, and then move on to learning about "animals".
On April 25th you will be given the Life Science: Plants Test, so please take note of this in your homework journal.
Make it a great day!
~ Miss Hayes
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