Young children have a natural curiosity about the living things that they encounter. Observation is a great way for students to answer questions about how plants live, their parts, and characteristics. All plants need nutrients, air, water, light, and a place with space to grow. They have specific structures to meet their needs. This ten-day unit is designed to fulfill the SOL requirements for first graders' in-depth exploration of plants. Virginia Standards of LearningStandard 1.4 The...