The Life of Plants: Cardinia
Deep Creek Education Centre
Full Day
Background
Plants are a living organism. There are over 300,000 species on earth, of which 250,000 produce flowers. Unlike animals, that need to eat already processed food, plants are able to produce their own food through a chemical process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the production of sugars from carbon dioxide, minerals and water, in the presence of sunlight.
Key Learning Question
What does a plant need to grow, survive and reproduce?
Learning Intentions
In this program student’s will:
- Identify the parts of a flower.
- Understand the importance of birds, bees and butterflies in pollination.
- Learn how to propagate plants via seeds and cuttings.
- Recognize that soil requires the correct pH and water content.
Activities
Students will:
- Dissect a flower and draw the structure.
- Explore the role of birds, bees and butterflies in pollination.
- Propagate seeds and cuttings.
- Undertake soil pH and soil moisture tests and determine the correct levels for flowering plants.