Growth and Changes in Plants focuses on the characteristics and requirement of plants and the ways in which plants grow. Students will learn the major parts of a plant, including the root, stem, flower, stamen, pistil, leaf, seed and fruit. The basic needs of plants are detailed as well as a description of the life cycle. Students are introduced to the concept of photosynthesis as a means of plants getting energy to live and the role of the sun in this process. Included is a description of how humans from various cultures, including Aboriginal people, use plants for food, shelter, medicine and clothing.