ILTS 206 Sub-Area 3 Practice Question #12

Which of the following activities will be the most effective in introducing kindergartners to the concept of how plants transport water?

Demonstrating that celery stalk can be peeled lengthwise but not crosswisePlacing celery stalks in water colored with dye and observing the resultsCollecting rain water in a rain gauge and comparing the amount of rainfall to a plant’s growth ratePlanting bean seeds in paper cups, placing them on the windowsill and watering them daily

Correct Answer: B

The described activity concretely illustrates the pathway of plant water transportation up the celery stalk.