Plant Growth and Changes: Pre-Assessment
Completion requirements
Pre-Assessment
In this unit, you will learn about the structure and growth of plants by raising your own plant and by observing plant growth within the community. You will learn to recognize and describe various forms of leaves, stems, roots,
and flowers. You will learn their functions in supporting the growth and reproduction of the plant. You will learn various ways of starting new plants as well as the plants’ requirements for growth. Through hands-on activities,
you will learn that different plants have specific needs, and you will gain skills for their care.
Notebook
Throughout this unit, you will keep a Notebook. The PDF or Word downloads are the pages of your Notebook.-
Create a folder on your computer or in the cloud titled “Plant Notebook”.
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Save all of the PDF or Word downloads to this folder.
- Your teacher or marker, may ask for your Notebook throughout the course to check your understanding of the material.
Notebook: What do you already know about plants and how they grow and change?
- Click here to download the pre-assessment activity.
- Complete the activity and check your answers below.
- Save your corrected work to your Plant Notebook.
What do plants need to survive?
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
- Nutrients
- Space
What plants do I use every day, and how do I use them? Answers will vary
- I eat fruit, vegetables and grains
- I wear cotton clothing
- I read books, and magazines that are printed on paper (from trees)
How do plants make new plants?
- Many plants make seeds, which can then be dispersed by wind, water, or animals.
- Some plants, like strawberries, make clones (runners)
What do all plants have in common?
They all use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make their own food, and provide us with oxygen to breathe.
They all use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make their own food, and provide us with oxygen to breathe.