Term 3, Weeks 1-2

Kia ora Scientists

Learning Objective- Understand the basic anatomy and physiology of a plant

Success Criteria: I can 

1. justify why plants are living

2. Identify parts of a microscope

3. Use a microscope to focus on a specimen

4. Label parts of a plant and its function

5. Draw and label a biological drawing correctly  

6. Explain the vascular system of a plant

7. Identify parts of the vascular system using a microscope 

Activities:

1. Review MRS GREN to justify plants as living 
2. Practice our microscope skills
3. Draw and label parts of a plant
4. Practice our biological drawing skills
5. Apply all the skills you've learnt- Learn about vascular systems in a plant and view them through a microscope, and correctly communicate what you see using your biological drawing skills 

Further Learning:
See Google Classrooms for set homework and additional resources