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!
Plants Review
Today you will review all topics that you’ve learned in this unit.
Read through the list of topics from this unit. Make sure that you feel confident about each of them before taking the unit test. If there are any topics that you forget or think you need to practice, go back and review those lessons now.
Explain how the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration work together to meet the needs of plants.
Summarize how abiotic factors affect the ability of organisms to grow, survive and/or create their own food through photosynthesis.
Explain how the internal structures of vascular and nonvascular plants transport food and water.
Summarize the basic structures and functions of flowering plants required for survival, defense and reproduction.
Explain how plants respond to external stimuli to enhance survival in an environment.
Reflect
Write a reflection about your learning in this unit responding to each of the possible claims about your learning. Give yourself a rating of 1-5 for each claim, with one representing denial of the claim and five representing strong affirmation.
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.
Study Tips
Are there any topics that you need to go back and review? Use the following tips while studying:
Review your results on previous assessments in this unit.
Rewrite concepts from the lessons in your own words.
Create a concept map or other diagram to model concepts.
Make flashcards to test yourself on vocabulary words and their definitions.
Reflection:
I am confident that I can describe three basic life processes carried out by plants, including how these processes depend on each other. (Rating: 4)
I have learned about photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration in plants and how they are interconnected. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, while respiration is the process by which plants release energy. Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor. These processes work together to meet the needs of plants for energy and water.
I know structures of plants, and how they function to promote survival, defense, and reproduction. (Rating: 4)
I have learned about the different structures of plants and how they contribute to their survival, defense, and reproduction. For example, the roots of plants help in anchoring them in the ground and absorbing water and nutrients. The leaves of plants help in photosynthesis and gas exchange. The flowers of plants are responsible for reproduction through pollination. These structures have specific functions that are essential for the growth and survival of plants.
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. (Rating: 5)
I have learned about how plants respond to external stimuli such as light, gravity, touch, and temperature. For example, phototropism is the response of plants to light, where they grow towards the light source. Thigmotropism is the response of plants to touch, where they curl around the object they come into contact with. These responses are important for plants to adapt to their environment and ensure their survival.
Study Tips:
- Review your results on previous assessments in this unit to identify areas of improvement.
- Rewrite concepts from the lessons in your own words to reinforce your understanding.
- Create a concept map or other diagram to visually organize and connect the different concepts.
- Make flashcards to test yourself on vocabulary words and their definitions to enhance your memory retention.