Water Transport in Plants
Grade Range
2nd
Group Size
Individual
Active Time
60 minutes
Total Time
24 hours
Area of Science
Plant Biology
Key Concepts
Plants' basic needs, water transport
Learning Objectives
- Name the basic needs of a plant
- Conduct an investigation to find out how water moves through a plant
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewYour students might know that plants need water to survive. But how does a plant "drink" and get water from the soil all the way up to its' leaves? In this lesson plan, students will observe how plants (flowers and celery) suck up dye-stained water, which makes the petals and leaves change color! This allows students to visualize the process of how water moves through a plant. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
2nd
Group Size
Individual
Active Time
60 minutes
Total Time
24 hours
Area of Science
Plant Biology
Key Concepts
Plants' basic needs, water transport
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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