Planting Curiosity
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One sunny morning, Eli and I took a walk in a park. I was captivated by the vibrant colours around us. Eli said, “Look at all these plants!”
My curiosity sparkled. I asked, “What exactly are plants?”.
Eli explained, “Plants are living things with roots, stems, and leaves. Sometimes they grow flowers or fruits. Let’s explore and learn more!”
Then, Eli pointed to a large tree. She said, “This is an oaktree
“Its roots keep it in place. And its leaves make food from sunlight”
I cannot understand how.
I asked, “So interesting. How do the leaves produce food?”.
Eli explained, “The leaves use sunlight, water, and air.
The green colour in the leaves helps capture light. This is called photosynthesis”.
I was amazed!
Eli told me, “They’re acorns. They are the fruit of the oaktree”
She went on, “Each acorn has a seed inside. The seeds can grow into an oak tree.
“So, do all plants start as seeds?” I asked.
Eli said, “Yes, most do.
They grow, form roots, and become plants. It’s the lifecycle of plants!”
I picked up an acorn. I asked, “Eli, can we plant a new oaktree? Do you think it will grow?”
We felt proud and happy to help start a new life cycle!
