Once upon a time, there was a small plant named Sprout. Sprout lived in a dense forest where there was plenty of sunlight, water and soil to help it grow. But Sprout was worried, as it heard that humans were releasing a lot of dangerous chemicals into the air. These chemicals were creating too much carbon dioxide, which was making it difficult for plants like Sprout to get enough oxygen to breathe.

One day, Sprout met an old, wise tree named Oak. Oak told Sprout about photosynthesis, which is how plants use the sun's energy, chlorophyll, and carbon dioxide to make food and oxygen. Oak explained that this was how plants like Sprout helped protect the earth by making sure there was a balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air.

Sprout was amazed and wanted to learn more about how it could help protect the earth. Oak told Sprout that it was important to be part of the cycle of life and to keep the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air.

With Oak's guidance, Sprout grew big and strong, and helped many other plants grow too. And every time Sprout saw a falling leaf, it reminded Sprout of the important role it played in protecting the earth.

From that day on, Sprout was proud to be part of the cycle of life and to help protect the earth by doing what it did best - using photosynthesis to produce oxygen and control the levels of carbon dioxide in the air.

Reflections

1. What is photosynthesis and how does it work?

2. How does Sprout help protect the earth?

3. Why does Oak tell Sprout about photosynthesis?

4. What is the cycle of life and how does Sprout play a role in it?

5. What is the importance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?