Plant Lifecycle
Name at least 2 things that plants need to survive
Any of these answers:
Soil, water, sun, air
True or False
You can expect to see lots of baby animals in the Spring!
True!
Many Muslims will be celebrating this holiday starting at the end of March. This holiday lasts for a month, it includes praying and reading the Quran, as well as fasting.
Ramadan
True of False
You can expect the weather to be colder in Spring
False - it will get warmer!
To grow a plant, we must put these into the soil
Seeds!
There is a saying that "April (Rain) Showers bring May _________"
Flowers!
Many Christians in Canada celebrate this holiday, on Monday April 10th this year. This holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday
In the month of April, you can expect the weather to be .......
Rainy! (Rain/Wet)
What part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients?
The roots
The first day of spring is March ____
20th
In Canada, we have a federal holiday near the end of May which honors the birthday of Canada's founding Sovereign.
Hint: Canada is 156 years old. Who was the Queen of England then?
Victoria Day/ May Long Weekend
True of False
Since it is spring, it will not snow anymore!
False,
The weather in the spring is very unpredictable and it may snow again!
What part of the plant protects the seeds?
Fruit!
You can visit Niagara Falls or Toronto Ontario to see these beautiful trees that are originally from Japan!
What are Cherry Blossom Trees
You can visit the capital of Canada (Ottawa) in May to go to this colourful festival!
Hint: These flowers are donated to Canada every year by Holland
Canadian Tulip Festival
You will need to wear and/or use these items to stay dry from the rain (name at least 2)
Umbrellas, Rain Boots, Rain Coat, Poncho
What is the function of a plant leaf?
To change sunlight into energy for the plant through photosynthesis
Leaves are the primary way a plant gets food!
If you see this type of bird, it usually symbolizes Spring is on its way.
Hint: It lays small BLUE eggs and eats worms
ROBIN
In Early April, there is a local festival in Elmira that is known to hold the largest world-wide celebration for this ....
Maple Syrup!
Name at least 3 things you can expect from spring weather in Ontario, Canada
Hint: What does it look/feel like when it gets warmer?
Mud
Rain/Storms
Cold Nights
Warmer Days
More sunshine/sunlight/getting darker later
Trees start budding/flowering