1. Working together to understand xylem, phloem and photosynthesis!
Plant Poster Project
Working together to understand xylem, phloem and photosynthesis!

2. Plant Poster Project
Each table group will create a poster of a tree (it can look like any tree but will include important information on the trunk and leaves.)
In the trunk, include strips of information about xylem and phloem, and show the direction of movement in these tubes.
In the leaves, include facts about photosynthesis and plant organs.

3. Materials 1 white construction paper for the background
You will receive:
1 white construction paper for the background
1 sheet of green leaves for writing facts.
1 blue strip for xylem, 1 pink strip for phloem
You may use:
markers, crayons, coloring pencils, scissors, glue sticks, tape, your imagination!

4. Textbooks – From Bacteria to Plants
Materials continued
Textbooks – From Bacteria to Plants
Laptops – be smart about your research
Student study guides
Word Wall

5. Names
Write the first and last names of all three people, and the period #, in the TOP LEFT CORNER.

6. Here are some ideas to create your tree…
Write xylem facts on the blue strips, and phloem facts on the pink strips. Make an arrow tip to show the direction the materials flow.

7. Write as many facts as you can about photosynthesis, life cycle, functions of plant parts, etc. on the green leaves!
Then cut them out.

8. Example leaf

9. Draw a tree trunk. Arrange the leaves where you want them to go.
Check the arrangement before gluing!

10. Add roots and grass line.

11. Add xylem and phloem facts.
Glue on the xylem and phloem facts, in the correct directions.

12. Glue on the leaves. Add branches.

13. Color in the tree, sun, grass, sky, etc.

14. Neatly label parts of the tree and things that are needed for photosynthesis.

15. Be ready to turn in your poster at the end of class!
Make sure your poster reflects work you are proud to turn in!

16. Who is doing what job in the group?
Everyone should be working on the details of this project
You will present your work
Everyone uses their notes and handouts to contribute ideas.
Everyone helps to cut, glue, color, etc.