Photosynthesis

THEME: The Living Soil–The Living Plant: We are all Interconnected and Related
STRAND: Science of Living Plants
GRADE LEVEL: K-2

Key Concepts

Understand the role of the sun in the plantsʻ ability to make their own food.

Lesson

While standing in the garden, observe and identify where plants get energy- Feel the sun.

Play Photosynthesis Tag, K2.2.13

Conduct an experiment comparing plants grown with and without sunlight

Introduce the science of photosynthesis.

Activity

Read about how the sun provides energy for plants and people.