Grow Hop
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LENGTH
16 Minutes
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Description
Even a plant that has mysteriously gained the ability to walk and jump needs photosynthesis for energy! Explore the outdoors collecting raindrops, finding sunlight, and avoiding enemies. Your goal is to keep the rate of photosynthesis as high as possible!
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Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Plant Growth. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.
Main Concepts
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
During the game you will be the plant trying to keep alive. What are some things that keep plants alive?
Why is it important for plants to have sunlight?
Do you believe they need sunlight all the time to keep them alive?
Where would be a good place to plant a garden? Why did you choose this place?
After the Game
What happens if a plant gets too much water?
When does a plant grow fastest in a 24 hour period?
Describe photosynthesis.
Was the sunshine meter or the rain meter harder to keep in the green area?
There is one more resource that is vital to plant growth, but you do not have to collect it in the game because your plant is constantly surrounded by it. What is the other resource required for plant growth?
What happened if your plant received too much water? How do you think that this is similar to real plants?
What happened if the plant stayed at the bottom of the trees?
Where was the most sunlight found?