Objectives
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Students will describe how plants function in
the water cycle & their importance in the wetlands.
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Standards Addressed
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SCI 1a; 2f; 3a,c,d,h; 4a; 5e |
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wetland plant, Wetlands Discovery Guide pg. 58, gravel, water, measuring cups, beakers, red food coloring, magnifying glass, masking tape & marker, clear plastic bag
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Time Requirement
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one 45-60 class period & 10 minutes on several days |
Procedure/outline
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Activity 1: Predict outocme of plants in beakers when red dyed water is introduced. Watch for a few days. Activity 2: Cut cross section of the stem & identify the vascular system. |
Modifications/Adaptions/ Extensions
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Guides for prediction & data collection. |
Assessment
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Students will draw & label the vascular system. |
Other Comments
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Vocab: absorption, anatomy, capillary action, control, evaporation, filters, pollutant, stomata, transpiration, vascular system, wetland, eylem |
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