In the unit on plants, students will have the opportunity to grow a plant with a 40 day life-cycle in class (Wisconsin Fast Plant). While growing these flowing plants, students will learn about flower parts, pollination, seed development, and seed pod/fruit development. They will use bee sticks to understand concepts in pollination, fertilization, and the importance of mutualism in an ecosystem. In addition, other concepts such as photosynthesis, germination, and soil nutrients will be learned through experimentation and observation.