Sequencing
What is a Sequence and Why is it Important?
A sequence is the order in which something happens. It is important to sequence events and things, because we want to know the correct order of things. We would not go to school before brushing our teeth and getting dressed in the morning. We also would not eat dinner first, breakfast second, and lunch last. We use special key words to help us describe the sequence of events. They can be used as a hint for us to figure out the order of things more easily. These words are called transitional words. Some transitional words are first, before, after, next, then, and finally. We also use ordinal numbers such as first, second, third, fourth, to sequence events or things in the correct order. The sequence of events in the plant life cycle show how a plant grows. In this section, we will be working on sequencing the events in the plant life cycle, along with other things.
A sequence is the order in which something happens. It is important to sequence events and things, because we want to know the correct order of things. We would not go to school before brushing our teeth and getting dressed in the morning. We also would not eat dinner first, breakfast second, and lunch last. We use special key words to help us describe the sequence of events. They can be used as a hint for us to figure out the order of things more easily. These words are called transitional words. Some transitional words are first, before, after, next, then, and finally. We also use ordinal numbers such as first, second, third, fourth, to sequence events or things in the correct order. The sequence of events in the plant life cycle show how a plant grows. In this section, we will be working on sequencing the events in the plant life cycle, along with other things.
How do we Sequence the Steps in the Plant Life Cycle?
In the plant life cycle, there are six important steps. The first step of the process starts with a seed. Seeds hold a tiny plant with leaves, stem, and root parts, plus a food supply. A seed has a seed coat on the outer part, and the food supply for the plant is inside of the seed. The second step of the cycle is germination. During germination, the seed begins to grow. Germination happens with the help of water, soil, and the sunlight. Next, in the third step, the plant develops stems and roots. The stems push up toward the light, and the roots grow down into the soil. The fourth step of the plant life cycle is when the plant grows leaves. The leaves unfold, take in sunlight, and produce food through photosynthesis. The plant takes in carbon dioxide, and lets out oxygen. After that, in the fifth step, flowers would begin to bloom Not all plants have this step, because not every plant has flowers. For example, a pumpkin would not have a flower, even though it is a plant. However, the flowers that grow in certain plants are important for making seeds for the next new plant. Finally, the last and sixth step of the cycle is pollination. Flowers are pollinated when pollen from the stamen moves onto the pistil. Seeds and fruit are produced.
**Notice how the "hint" transitional words and ordinal numbers are in italics**
In the plant life cycle, there are six important steps. The first step of the process starts with a seed. Seeds hold a tiny plant with leaves, stem, and root parts, plus a food supply. A seed has a seed coat on the outer part, and the food supply for the plant is inside of the seed. The second step of the cycle is germination. During germination, the seed begins to grow. Germination happens with the help of water, soil, and the sunlight. Next, in the third step, the plant develops stems and roots. The stems push up toward the light, and the roots grow down into the soil. The fourth step of the plant life cycle is when the plant grows leaves. The leaves unfold, take in sunlight, and produce food through photosynthesis. The plant takes in carbon dioxide, and lets out oxygen. After that, in the fifth step, flowers would begin to bloom Not all plants have this step, because not every plant has flowers. For example, a pumpkin would not have a flower, even though it is a plant. However, the flowers that grow in certain plants are important for making seeds for the next new plant. Finally, the last and sixth step of the cycle is pollination. Flowers are pollinated when pollen from the stamen moves onto the pistil. Seeds and fruit are produced.
**Notice how the "hint" transitional words and ordinal numbers are in italics**
Are There Other Ways to Sequence Things?
Yes! Another way to sequence things are with the use of graphic organizers. A graphic organizer is a fancy way to describe a table or pictures. Take a look at the pictures below. These are examples of different graphic organizers you can use to place events into the correct sequential order. The number of events could be different, because it depends on how many events you are including. For example, if you wanted to create a plant life cycle sequence in a more simpler way, you can modify, or change, the steps. For instance, instead of six steps, you can make it four. The steps could be more broad, like in the picture at the top of the page. The first step could be seed, then sprout, then seedling, and finally, plant. You can also use a timeline with important dates, when placing certain events in a sequence. Seeing the order of things with the help of pictures or graphic organizers can be very useful, especially when you are working with a large amount of information.
Yes! Another way to sequence things are with the use of graphic organizers. A graphic organizer is a fancy way to describe a table or pictures. Take a look at the pictures below. These are examples of different graphic organizers you can use to place events into the correct sequential order. The number of events could be different, because it depends on how many events you are including. For example, if you wanted to create a plant life cycle sequence in a more simpler way, you can modify, or change, the steps. For instance, instead of six steps, you can make it four. The steps could be more broad, like in the picture at the top of the page. The first step could be seed, then sprout, then seedling, and finally, plant. You can also use a timeline with important dates, when placing certain events in a sequence. Seeing the order of things with the help of pictures or graphic organizers can be very useful, especially when you are working with a large amount of information.