The Scientific Method
What is the first step in the scienfitic method?
Step 1: OBSERVE
What part of the plant carries nutrients and water to the leaves?
The Stem
What is photosynthesis?
Plants use the energy from the sun to create their food.
Name 3 vegetables that have roots.
Beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, onions, garlic, potatoes, celery
What is the slowest growing plant ?
A cactus
What is the second step in the Scientific Method?
Step 2: Ask a question!!
Example: Do you think if we use paperclips, it will help save Fred?
This part of the plant grows underground
The roots
What are the 3 things plants need for photosynthesis? (to create food).
1. Sunglight
2. Carbon Dioxide
3. Water
Why do people think banana's grow on tree's?
People think banana's grow on trees because their stalk is big and people think the stalk is a trunk of a tree.
What uses does bamboo have?
Construction, building , homes...
What is the third step in the scientific method?
Step 3: Ask a question!
Some plants grow this part once the flower is pollinated & the seeds grow inside of it.
What is the name of the sugary substance that plants make for photosynthesis?
Glucose!
Is a cucumber a vegetable?
What plant grows the tallest?
The Hyperion
What is Step 4 & 5 in the Scientific Method?
Step 4: Plan the experiment!
Example: Gather materials
Step 5: Do the Experiment!
This part of the plant falls to the ground and grows a new one.
Seeds
Do all plants use photosynthesis to create food?
YES!
Name 1 or 3 fruits that grow on vines.
1. Grapes
2. Pumpkin
3. Watermelon
which plant has the biggest flowers?
Rafflesia arnoldii
What is the 5th & 6th step in the scientific method?
Step 5: Conclude Results
Step 6: Share !
This part of the plant is where the seed is produced once the plant has been pollinated.
The Flower
Do all plants need the same amount of water, sunlight and carbon dioxide?
No! Some plants need more water than others.
Example: A cactus does not need to be watered everyday.
Is a pumpkin a fruit?
YES.
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