4/6 & 4/7 - 7 th Grade Agenda Collect HW: Workbook p.181 – 182 Classwork: Drawing of a Flower p.393 Video: Vascular Tissues (short) Video: Plant Structures Textbook Reading 379 – 385 HW: Workbook p.183 – 185 Reminder: Scholar’s Application due by April 30th Reminder: Parent Signature on Grade Printout due 4/8 & 4/9 Last day to bring late work for the Quarter is 4/8 & 4/9

8 th Grade Scholars Application for Next Year Available online (School’s website) Due to the office by April 30th

What is a seed plant? All have vascular tissues Most plants are seed plants (10 to 1) Seed plants use seeds to reproduce All seed plants have roots, leaves and stems In plants what you see are the sporophyte stage.

Parts of Seeds Embryo Stored Food Seed Coat.

What do seeds need to develop into a new plant? Light Water Nutrients.

How can seeds be scattered? Animals Water Wind Shooting out of plant.

What is Germination? Early Growth Stage of Embryo

What role do leaves play in plant? Leaves capture the sun’s energy and carry out the food making process of photosynthesis

Structure of leaf

What are the functions of stems? Carry substances between the leaves and roots Support the plant and hold up the leaves Store food.

Food flows down the _________ Phloem Vascular Tissues: Xylem vs Phloem

Water travels up the _________ Xylem

What are the functions of roots? Anchor plants in the ground Absorb water and nutrients from the soil Store food.

What are Gymnosperms? A gymnosperm is a seed plant that produce naked seeds.

Life Cycle of Gymnosperm Most Gymnosperms produce two types of cones: Male cones and female cones

Angiosperm Review Q: What is a plant that produce seeds that are enclosed in a fruit called? A: Angiosperm

What is the reproductive structure of angiosperms? Flower

What are the two characteristics of angiosperms? 1. Produce Flowers 2. Produce Fruits

Structure of Flower

Drawing of flower p.393 Draw the flower color and label it.