Good Day Students! Today you will be completing your Science Sample Work assessment and studying for your unit test which you will take tomorrow. For your Sample Work assignment you will write a reflection about your learning this unit. Your reflections should be 3-5 sentences long and you need to use the sentence starts given on page 1 of this lesson. Sentence starters: I am confident that I can describe three basic life processes carried out by plants, including how these processes depend on each other. I know structures of plants, and how they function to promote survival, defense and reproduction. I am confident that I can describe a variety of ways that plants respond to external stimuli, and how these responses relate to life processes. Using the sentence starters are key to earning a top score! Watch this short clip for guidance: Directions to Complete Sample Work Don't forget tomorrow is your unit test so be sure to study!

I am confident that I can describe three basic life processes carried out by plants, including how these processes depend on each other. Throughout this unit, I have learned about photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration. These processes are interconnected and vital for the survival of plants. I understand how they work together to ensure plants can produce energy, take in nutrients, and release waste.

I know structures of plants, and how they function to promote survival, defense, and reproduction. By studying plant anatomy, I have gained a deeper understanding of how different structures contribute to their overall functionality. I can explain how roots help plants absorb water and nutrients, how leaves facilitate photosynthesis, and how flowers play a crucial role in plant reproduction.

I am confident that I can describe a variety of ways that plants respond to external stimuli, and how these responses relate to life processes. Throughout this unit, I have learned about tropisms, phototropism, gravitropism, and thigmotropism. I understand how plants bend or grow in response to light, gravity, and touch. These responses are essential for plants to optimize their growth, seek sunlight, and protect themselves from potential harm.