1. Parts of a Plant: Roots and Stems Lesson 1

2.  The root system of a plant is found in the _____________.

3.  The root system of a plant is found in the ground.

4.  Roots have two jobs:  1. Roots_______the plant in the ground  2. Roots help carry _______ and minerals from the soil.

5.  Roots have two jobs:  1. Roots hold the plant in the ground  2. Roots help carry water and minerals from the soil.

6.  Some plants have what is known as a _________.  This is a ______ root that grows _____ into the soil.  The taproot stores _____for the plant.  _______ are an example of a taproot.

7.  Some plants have what is known as a taproot.  This is a large root that grows deep into the soil.  The taproot stores food for the plant.  Carrots are an example of a taproot.

8.  On the ____ of roots are tiny _________.  The job of root hairs are to carry _______ through it’s tubes and to the plants _____.

9.  On the end of roots are tiny root hairs.  The job of root hairs are to carry water through it’s tubes and to the plants stem.

10.  The _____ holds up a plants leaves, flowers and fruit.

11.  The stem holds up a plants leaves, flowers and fruit.

12.  Most plant stems have _____that move water and minerals from the roots, through the stem, and to the _______ for the plant.

13.  Most plant stems have tubes that move water and minerals from the roots, through the stem, and to the leaves for the plant.

14. It’s inquiry time!  Today we are going to see how water moves through the stem of the a plant!