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Lesson Overview

A simulation to give students an understanding of the conditions that trees need to live and grow and to help them learn that trees often must compete for their needs.

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

What resources do plants need that are limited by their environment?

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Paper plates/ white paper
3" x 3" squares of colored paper (blue, yellow, red, & black)

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Standards

Life Science: Plants and Their Environments
- 1.L.5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the structures of plants help them survive and grow in their environments.
  - 1.L.5B Plants have basic needs that provide energy in order to grow and be healthy. Each plant has a specific environment where it can thrive. There are distinct environments in the world that support different types of plants. These environments can c...
    - 1.L.5B.1 Conduct structured investigations to answer questions about what plants need to live and grow (including air, water, sunlight, minerals, and space).

Lesson Created By: Savannah River Ecology Lab