Unit 21: From Sun to Food

Lesson 7: Why are plants important to us?

Unit Overview: From Sun to Food
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Lesson 1: Where do living things get what they need to move, grow, and reproduce?
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Lesson 2: What can a sprouter show us about plant growth?
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Lesson 3: How do growing conditions affect bean growth?
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Lesson 4: What happens to my plants after they die?
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Lesson 5: What does each part of a plant do?
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Lesson 6: What is photosynthesis?
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Lesson 7: Why are plants important to us?
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Lesson 8: How does energy move through a food chain?
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Lesson 9: How do decomposers assist with cycling matter?
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Lesson 10: How can we use science ideas to improve or protect our school enviroment?
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Lesson 11: How does the food we choose to grow impact the natural world?
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Lesson 7: Why are plants important to us?
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