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Lesson 1 - How Do Plants Produce Food?
1. Inquiry Skill Practice–Predict
Brian planted two sunflower plants in dark, rich soil in his yard. Plant A
is in a spot that gets full sun. Plant B is in a shady area. Brian waters both
plants equally. Predict which plant will be taller in two months. Explain why.
2. Use Vocabulary
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the box.
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other animals.
is an animal that eats plants or
is the process plants use to make food.
consumer
photosynthesis
Reading Skill Practice–Main Idea and Details
3.
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Read the selection. Underline the main idea. List at least two details
about the main idea.
Maya is a vegetarian. Vegetarians get most of the energy they need from
plants. Most people eat animal products, too. Maya eats many fruits,
vegetables, nuts, and beans. She also eats grains, such as bread, rice, and
pasta. Foods from plants are good for your health.
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Main Idea and Details
Use this space to complete the graphic organizer shown in the Reading
Review of the Student Edition.
Several parts of a plant help in photosynthesis.
The roots
take in water
and nutrients.
The stem
The leaves
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5. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
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Paige made a terrarium. She planted a few plants in a covered glass tank.
She did not water the plants, yet Paige observed droplets on the inside of the
glass. Make an inference about what Paige observed and how plants in a
terrarium survive with little watering.
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