WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!
August 9, 2007
Welcome back students! I hope you are ready for a fun year of science – we have a lot to learn this year! Each week I will post a challenging question to extend your thinking on our topic for the week. Please try to answer the question as best as possible. Remember to use complete sentences and reply on your homeroom page!
PLANTS ARE PRODUCERS
August 9, 2007
CHAPTER 2 : CHALLENGE AND EXTENSION
KEY CONCEPT: Plants are Producers.
During photosynthesis, plants capture energy from sunlight and convert it to chemical energy in the form of sugars. Plants often store sugars as starches. When the plant needs energy, the starches are broken back down into sugars and energy is released. Many plant stems or roots are adaptations for storing sugar or starch.
Answer the Following: A potato will eventually form sprouts that can become new plants. What is the energy source for the sprouts?
