How do plants grow?

    Most  of the children knew that plants needed sun, water and dirt to grow.  Concepts of photosynthesis, the sun as a source of energy, energy transfer, were entirely new to them.   A variety of strategies were employed to further the children's understanding of plant growth and the role of the sun.  These strategies included:  hands-on activities, kinesthetic learning, songs, commercial worksheets from teacher resource guides, and very importantly, activities conceived and implemented by the staff of the Discovery Creek Children's Museum.

	Growing rye grass
	What if the sun were a different color?
	Using the "Root Vue"
	What is the best bed for baby seeds?
	What if there were no sun? water?
	How does the plant get its food?

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