Methods To Study The Material Requirements Of Plants
Chapter Name : Mineral Nutrition |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_12_01_01 |
Topic Name : Methods To Study The Material Requirements Of Plants |
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Sub Topic Name : Methods To Study The Material Requirements Of Plants |
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Introduction
Plants require some elements other than sunlight and water. These elements are minerals that are found in the soil.
Pre-Requisites:
Minerals, Nutrients
Activity:
Put some soil in tub and a plant. Water every day once. After few days you can observe growth in the pant.
Real Life Question:
How does a plant grow?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Minerals | Naturally occurring substance that helps plants to grow. |
| Nutrients | A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs to live and grow. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| Tub | To grow a plant. |
| Plant | To grow in a tub. |
Real life uses :
Minerals help plant to grow.
Places to visit :
Check in your garden where various plants absorb nutrients from soil to grow.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Garden | Plants grow in the garden absorbing minerals. |
What you learn in Theory:
Minerals are essential for plants.
What you learn in Practice:
Without soil we can grow a plant if we add essential minerals to it.