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Lab partners Anna and Jack investigate the chemical process of photosynthesis--the means by which plants convert air and light to food.

Describes the things different kinds of plants need to survive, including sunlight, appropriate temperature, water, and proper nutrients; explains how to grow strong, healthy plants by providing these requirements in the optimum amounts; and presents a hands-on demonstration of how changes in a plant's environment affect its growth.

Presents an introduction to plant reproduction, explaining why plants are so important to all life on Earth, describing their growth process, life cycle, and the role they play in the environment, from mosses and algae to fruit-producing angiosperms.

Introduces the parts of a plant, including the roots, stems, leaves, and complex tissues called xylem and phloem; describes how a plant takes in water and minerals and how it manufactures sugar; and includes a hands-on experiment on the flow of nutrients throughout a plant's structures.