Subject:	Science
Topics:	Plant form and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, healthy eating, digestive system, experimentation
Duration:	Four 20-60 minute lessons, One month-long experiment

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Fifth Grade Overview

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Colored Carnations & Celery

Learn about plant transportation systems by splitting the stem of a carnation and making observations. Dissect a piece of celery to examine the xylem and phloem of a plant system.

Everything Breathes

Learn the connection between sunlight and carbon dioxide usage in Elodea plants and compare plant respiration to human respiration.

The Digestive Dance

Learn the names and functions of the digestive organs by creating a dance. Discuss nutrition and health by examining food labels and comparing to the garden's food.

Why Are Plants Green?

Experiment using various plant parts to discover where chlorophyll is located and that chlorophyll is a green substance that helps plants make sugar during photosynthesis.

Will It Grow?

Using plants as the basis for investigation, develop questions, experiment, data and conclusion.