3-Ecosystems

3.L.2.1 Remember the function of the following plant structures as it relates to the survival of plants in their environments: • Roots – absorb nutrients • Stems – provide support • Leaves – synthesize food • Flowers – attract pollinators and produce seeds for reproduction. 3.L.2.2 Explain how environmental conditions determine how well plants survive and grow. 3.L.2.3 Summarize the distinct stages of the life cycle of seed plants. 3.L.2.4 Explain how the basic properties (texture and capacity to hold water) and components (sand, clay and humus) of soil determine the ability of soil to support the growth and survival of many plants**.** || ===‍‍‍Literacy Standard**/Mathematical Practice(s)**=== 3.RL.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect. || 3.IN.1.1 Use visual and literacy cues to locate relevant information in a given text (e.g., bold print, italics, bullets, etc). 3.IN.1 Apply strategies that are appropriate when reading for enjoyment and for information. 3.IN.1.2 Compare the characteristics of genres to develop diverse reading habits. || ===‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**===
 * ===**Essential Standard/Clarifying Objective(s)**===
 * 3.L.2 Understand how plants survive in their environments. **
 * ===‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**===
 * Remembering: Can the students remember the functions each part of a plant?**
 * Understanding: Can the student explain how environmental conditions determine how well plants grow?**
 * Understanding: Can the students summarize the stages of a life cycle?**
 * Understanding: Can the students explain how the basic properties and componets of soil determine the ability of soil to support growth and survival of many plants?**
 * Blooms Wheel With Assessment** ||

‍‍‍**I can...**

 * **I can remember the parts of a plant and their functions.**
 * **I can explain how our environment effects plant growth.**
 * **I can describe each stage in a life cycle.**
 * **I can explain how the properties and componets of soil determine the growth of plants.**

‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
> Interactive Vocabulary Quiz
 * **life cycle**
 * **roots**
 * **soil**
 * **seedling**
 * **environment**
 * **texture**
 * **capacity**
 * Vocabulary Quiz

‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**

 * **Parts of a Plant Assessment**
 * **Life Cycles Assessment**

‍‍‍**Differentiation**
Science Choice Boards--ex:
 * Intervention/Enrichment**
 * ===Ideas for Plants Intervention===
 * [|promethean flip charts]
 * [|Discovery Education]
 * Foldables/Graphic Organizers ex: using to display parts of plants and functions, display life cycles (see home page)

‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**

 * **Parts of a Plant Interactive Activity**
 * **Parts of a Plant Using Familiar Foods (health integration)**