Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Plant Parts
Did You Know?
Plant leaves are like factories, producing the food plants need to grow. They come in an astonishing variety of shapes and sizes! Some leaves are as small as a fingertip, while others, like the leaves of the giant water lily, can grow wider than a table. In the Pantanal, these massive leaves dominate their wetland environment by stealing sunlight from nearby plants, making them true champions of survival.
Where in the world is the Pantanal? Click the 🌍
Credit: BBC One - The Green Planet
Word Challenge
Fact: Humans see more shades of green than any other colour.
Write a list of words that describe the various shades of green.
Example:
leaf, mint, …
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence that includes the following words and phrases:
1) water lily
2) enormous leaves
3) dominated
Number Challenge
– The leaf of a giant water lily measures 45 cm across.
– The leaf continues to grow at a rate of 20 cm each day.
What will the leaf measure after …
1) 2 days?
2) 4 days?
3) 12 days?
Critical Thinking
Giant water lilies knock smaller plants out of the way and steal their sunlight.
Are giant water lilies bullies?
Explain why you think this.