1. Parts of a Plant

2. The student will learn:
To identify the basic parts of a plant

3. Stem: Holds up the plant and its parts (support) above the ground.
has tiny tubes to transport water and nutrients to the entire plant.

4. Leaves: Make food (sugar) for the plant. (Photosynthesis)
Takes in carbon dioxide through tiny openings in the leaves.
Also gives off oxygen.

5. Roots: Holds (anchor) the plant into the ground.
Takes in water and nutrients needed for the plant’s growth.

6. Flowers/Petals: The petals are the colored parts of the plant.
They attract insects/animals for pollination.

7. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant holds it in the ground?

8. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant holds it in the ground?
Roots

9. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant makes food for the plant?

10. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant makes food for the plant?
leaves

11. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant holds it above the ground?

12. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant holds it above the ground?
stem

13. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant is usually colored?

14. Let’s see what you learned:
Which part of the plant is usually colored?
petal

15. For more practice go to:
(go to label the plant)

16. Resources: http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/hcs300/glossary/glossary.htm
(go to label the plant)