Roots of Carbon

(yeah,

listen up!)

Look at a seed,

watch it come alive

Growing taller every day that goes by

Roots pull water from deep in the ground

Carbon dioxide's all around

Think about it, where does it start?

What builds the leaves,

the stems, and the parts?

It's more than dirt,

there's more to know

Air and water help a plant grow!

Carbon from the air,

water from the ground That's where most of the plant's mass is

found So look beyond the soil below

It's air and water that help plants grow!

Sunlight brings the energy they need

Leaves make sugars that fuel the growth we see

Soil holds roots and minerals,

too

But most plant matter comes from somewhere new

Make a claim, find evidence

Back it up with science and sense If the plant grows,

here's what we know:

Most of its mass comes from air and water as it grows!

It's more than dirt,

now we know

Air and water help a plant grow!

Carbon from the air,

water from the ground That's where most of the plant's mass is

found Think like a scientist,

explain it right

Air and water build a plant's mass over time!

(Air and water!)