5 Questions
What are the things that grow and change around us?
Living things
What do we need to give to a plant to make it grow?
Water, sunlight, and air
What happens when we give a plant the right amount of water and sunlight?
It starts to grow
What is a benefit of having plants around us?
They give us oxygen
What is an example of a non-living thing?
A chair
Study Notes
Living and Non-Living Things
- Living things are those that breathe, eat, grow, and respond to stimuli
- Non-living things do not breathe, eat, grow, or respond to stimuli
- Examples of living things: humans, animals, plants
- Examples of non-living things: toys, rocks, furniture
Living Things Around Us
- In our region, we can find many living things such as:
- Animals: dogs, cats, birds, insects
- Plants: trees, flowers, grass, crops
Types of Non-Living Things
- In our region, we can find many non-living things such as:
- Natural non-living things: rocks, sand, water, sun
- Man-made non-living things: toys, furniture, cars, buildings
Plant Seeds and Growth
- Plant seeds are tiny and need:
- Water to sprout
- Sunlight to grow
- Soil to root
- Seeds grow into plants with roots, stems, and leaves
- Plants make their own food from sunlight, water, and air
Factors for Plant Growth
- Plants need:
- Water to drink
- Sunlight to make food
- Soil to stand tall
- Air to breathe
- Plants grow faster with:
- Good soil
- Enough water
- Plenty of sunlight
Plant Response to Stimuli
- Plants respond to stimuli such as:
- Light: they bend towards light
- Water: they grow roots to reach water
- Touch: they bend away from touch
- Temperature: they grow faster in warm temperatures
Benefits of Plants
- Plants give us:
- Oxygen to breathe
- Food to eat
- Shelter from sun and rain
- Beauty to see and enjoy
- Plants help keep our air clean and our environment happy!
Learn about the basics of living and non-living things, plant growth, and how plants respond to stimuli. Discover the importance of plants around us!
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