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Investigation 1: Brassica Seeds Investigation 2: Grass and Grain Seeds Investigation 3: Stems Investigation 4: Bulbs & Roots

What is “Alive”? Living; having life; not dead. I know the answer!

What is “Brassica”? A genus of plants that includes mustard, cabbage, collards, bok choy, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, and turnip. I know the answer!

What is “Bud”? A new growth on a plant. I know the answer!

What is “Calendar”? A chart that shows the days, weeks, and months of the year. I know the answer!

What is “Change”? To make or become different. I know the answer!

What is “Dead”? Not living I know the answer!

What is “Fertilizer”? A substance that provides nutrients plants need to grow. I know the answer!

What is “Flower”? A plant structure that produces seeds. I know the answer!

What is “Germination”? The early development of a new plant from a seed. I know the answer!

What is “Grow”? To get bigger. I know the answer!

What is “Journal”? A book in which to write or draw observations. I know the answer!

What is “Leaf”? A plant structure that captures light to produce food. I know the answer!

What is “Light”? A special kind of energy that makes it possible for us to see and plants to grow. I know the answer!

What is “Nutrients”? Something living things need to grow and stay healthy. I know the answer!

What is “Plant”? A living thing that usually has leaves, stems and roots. I know the answer!

What is “Pollen”? A powder produced by flowers for reproduction. I know the answer!

What is “Root”? A plant structure that takes up water and minerals from the soil. I know the answer!

What is “Seed”? A tiny living organism that can sprout a new plant. I know the answer!

What is “Seedling”? A baby plant; also called a sprout. I know the answer!

What is “Seedpod”? A small plant structure that looks like a tiny string bean and holds seeds. I know the answer!

What is “Soil”? The mixture of humus and earth materials in which plants grow; dirt. I know the answer!

What is “Sprout”? A baby plant; also called a seedling. I know the answer!

What is “Stem”? A plant structure that holds up and supports the plant. I know the answer!

What is “Water”? A clear liquid made of hydrogen and oxygen. I know the answer!

What is “Alfalfa”? A plant widely cultivated as a pasture and hay crop. I know the answer!

What is “Different”? Unlike; not alike, or not the same. I know the answer!

What is “Grain”? A hard seed that grows at the top of a wheat plant. I know the answer!

What is “Grass”? A type of plant that grows all over the world. I know the answer!

What is “Lawn”? A large area of grass and other plants. I know the answer!

What is “Mold”? A furry-looking plant that grows on other plants, food and damp surfaces. I know the answer!

What is “Mow”? To cut down. I know the answer!

What is “Rye Grass”? A type of plant typically used in lawns. I know the answer!

What is “Same”? Alike; not different. I know the answer!

What is “Structure”? A part of a plant. I know the answer!

What is “Wheat”? A type of grass that makes seeds that can be ground into flour. I know the answer!

What is “Cutting”? Part of a plant stem that has been cut to grow a new plant. I know the answer!

What is “Node”? The place where a leaf or branch comes out of the stem of a plant. I know the answer!

What is “Potato Eye”? A node where a bud grows. I know the answer!

What is “Bulb”? A short piece of stem with a bud at one end and roots at the other. I know the answer!

What is “Carrot”? An orange root eaten as a vegetable. I know the answer!