Humans and animals depend on plants. Mark Stitt from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Golm, Germany, explains why and how. He is able to explain very advanced concepts simple and in an engaging manner. This serves as a great introductory video for the life science unit in second grade.
This video satisfies the 2-LS2-1 requirement for second grade proficiency.
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
