Access Point #: SC.3.L.14.Su.2


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Recognize that plants grow toward light and roots grow down in the soil.
Number: SC.3.L.14.Su.2 Category: Supported
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08 Big Idea: Organization and Development of Living Organisms : 

A. All plants and animals, including humans, are alike in some ways and different in others.

B. All plants and animals, including humans, have internal parts and external structures that function to keep them alive and help them grow and reproduce.

C. Humans can better understand the natural world through careful observation.

Related Benchmarks

Name Description
SC.3.L.14.2: Investigate and describe how plants respond to stimuli (heat, light, gravity), such as the way plant stems grow toward light and their roots grow downward in response to gravity.



Related Courses

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5020040: Science - Grade Three
7720040: Access Science Grade 3
5020100: STEM Lab Grade 3


Related Resources

Lesson Plan

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Exploring Plants: Students will be introduced to the study of plants in this lesson. First they will sprout bean seeds on moistened paper towels, then make drawings and measurements of their growth. They will watch time-lapse videos that illustrate a plant's major growth stages. Another clip covers fruits and asks students to consider how their seeds are spread. They will gather seeds by walking outside with an old sock over one of their shoes, then plant their sock to observe the resulting plants.

Video/Audio/Animation

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Plants in Motion - Sunflower germination light/dark: This is a short time-lapse video of sunflower seeds germinating in either light or dark conditions. Different patterns of growth are observable. Includes descriptions of what is being seen.