Roots & Stems StudyJam

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Title:

 Roots & Stems StudyJam

URL:

 https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/plants/roots-stems.htm

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Type: Interactive/Game

Overview:

Roots do more than just draw water and nutrients into a plant. They also anchor it to the ground. Stems help distribute water and nutrients all over the plant and also support the plant’s leaves and flowers.

This resource presents a short slide show about the function of roots and stems in plants. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short test to assess their understanding.

Content Standard(s):
Science
SC2015 (2015)
Grade: 4
9 ) Examine evidence to support an argument that the internal and external structures of plants (e.g., thorns, leaves, stems, roots, colored petals, xylem, phloem) and animals (e.g., heart, stomach, lung, brain, skin) function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
SCI.AAS.4.9- Identify basic parts of plants and animals.
Tags: anther, mineral, nutrient, plants, roots, stems, tissue
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The test may be completed as a whole group or independently on student devices. 

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Author: Hannah Bradley