Grade 2 · Science · Lesson 33

Plant Growth Observation

Scientists do not just read about the world — they observe it directly. In this project lesson you will become a real plant scientist. By watching a plant grow and recording what you see, you will practice the most important skill in science: careful observation.

What this lesson teaches

1Observe and record a plant's growth over several days using an observation journal
2Identify what a plant needs to grow — water, sunlight, CO2, and soil nutrients
3Connect daily observations to plant parts and photosynthesis

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