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Thematic Unit Georgia Common Core Standard Foundation

2L1. Students will investigate the life cycles of different living organisms.

c. Investigate the life cycle of a plant by growing a plant from a seed and by recording changes over a period of time.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

1. What are the parts of a seed?

2. What are the parts of a plant?

3. What does a seed need to grow into a plant?

4. What are the stages of a plant's life cycle?

5. Why are plants important?

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The student should observe and record data of the growth of their lima bean plant. The students should express knowledge of the plant life cycle.

The student should observe and record data of the growth of their lima bean plant. The students should express knowledge of the plant life cycle. The student should dramatize original scripts through story drama. The student should improvise simple rhythmic patterns using sound sources.

The student should understand the first stage of the plant cycle , dissect and examine a lima bean, identify the three main parts of a lima bean, write a short story, draw a representation of a part of the story they have written, and reflect on their observation of the lima bean.

The student should begin the process of growing a plant. The student should explore different sounds and respond to those sounds through movement.

The student should begin the process of growing a plant. The student should experiment with measuring tools.

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2nd Grade Plant Life Cycle Thematic Unit
Georgia Performance Standards
Lauren Caswell, M.Ed.
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