2nd grade Science Courtney Hollenbach Parts of a Flower 2nd grade Science Courtney Hollenbach Click to continue!
Click the words labeling the different parts of the flower to learn more about it: Pistil Stamen Seeds Flower Petal Stem Leaves Roots Review Question
STAMEN Makes/produces pollen Carries the pollen Has a thread-like appearance
PISTIL Receives pollen from the stamen Contains potential seeds Can have zero, one, or more depending on the flower type
FLOWER Contains the petals, seeds, stamen, and pistil The part of the plant that blossoms Can bloom as a flower or fruit
PETAL Attracts insects Makes the plant colorful Can be different shapes, colors, sizes, and patterns
SEEDS Can possibly make a new plant Some plants have seeds, but some do not Located in the middle of the plant, usually in the pistil
STEM Carries water to other parts of the plant Stores nutrients The body of the plant
LEAVES Take in sunlight Make food for the plant Are located on the stem
ROOTS Take in water from the soil, like a straw Hold the plant in the ground Store extra food for future use
Review Question What is the colorful part of the flower called that attracts insects? A. Leaf B. Flower C. Petal
Good thought! It isn’t the whole flower, just a part of it. Go back and try again!
The leaf takes in sunlight, it does not attract insects. Go back and try again!
The petals are the colorful parts of the plant and attract insects! That is correct!! The petals are the colorful parts of the plant and attract insects! Excellent Job!! Click to continue!
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