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7th Stripes: Mr. Hanson

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48bee2fb21057 Students use celery and carnations to discover the vascular system
Students use celery and carnations to discover the vascular system

Life Science Investigates Plants

by Darren Hanson

September 04, 2008

Life Science has started with a little P.S.I (plant scene investigation). The unit got started with a field trip to a local park. Students went on a scavenger hunt to find plant life. Digital photos and samples of plant life were brought back to the classroom for more investigation.

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48bee2fb21057 Students view the vascular tissue (red) in a cross section of a celery stalk
Students view the vascular tissue (red) in a cross section of a celery stalk
Classroom activities include students estimating the number of chloroplast in a leaf, analyzing the different structures of a leaf, and dyeing the vascular tissues of plants.

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48bee2fb21057 Students' use a digital microscope to view the vascular tissue. (The red lines)
Students' use a digital microscope to view the vascular tissue. (The red lines)
 A Wiki site has been started to compile their notes for this unit. Please explore are Wiki site at http://lmsscience7.wetpaint.com/

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