1. Life of Plants Section 2.1 Botany

2. Genesis 1:11, 13 11 Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. 13 And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.

3. Put on your thinking caps and brainstorm. What do plants need in order to grow?

4. Section 2.1 Vocabulary Botanist Botany Stem Leaf Root

5. Section 2.1 Vocabulary Botanist: scientist who studies plants Botany: the study of plants Stem: carries nutrients, food, and water to the leaves Leaf: take in air and sunlight to make food for the plant Root: keep the plant in the ground as well as absorb nutrients and water from the soil

6. Parts of Flower Diagram Flower Leaf Stem Roots

7. Studying Plants Pg. 28 1- helps to make new plants 2- carries water and nutrients to the leaves 3- collects sunlight and air to make food for the plant 4- absorbs water and nutrients for the plant

8. Plant Labeling Activity Close your science book. Using your memory draw a picture of a flower and label the four parts. Once everyone in your group is finished swap papers with someone to check your work.

9. Studying Plants Pg. 28 Continued 1.A scientist who studies plants is called a ___________________________. 2.Apple juice comes from a ___________________________. 3.The study of plants is called __________________________.

10. Trivia Tree Activity Each group will receive two leaves containing trivia questions. It is that group’s responsibility to find the answer to those questions and write the answer on the back of the leaf. When your group is sure their answer is correct the leaf should be placed on the trivia tree.

11. Life of Plants Section 2.2 Plant Chemistry

12. Section 2.2 Vocabulary Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Photosynthesis Chlorophyll

13. Section 2.2 Vocabulary Oxygen: a colorless, odorless gas in the air that is needed for most living things to stay alive Carbon Dioxide: a colorless, odorless gas that people and animals breathe out of their lung. Plants use this to make food. Photosynthesis: the process that allows green plants to make food from water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight. Chlorophyll: the green coloring in a plant that captures the sun’s energy.

14. Photosynthesis Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Water

15. Understanding How Plants Make Food pg. 28 _______carbon dioxideA. The green coloring in a plant that captures the sun’s energy _______chlorophyllB. A colorless, odorless gas in the air that is needed for most living things to stay alive. _______oxygenC. The process that allows green plants to make food from water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight. _______photosynthesisA colorless, odorless gas in the air that people and animals breathe out of their lungs.

16. Life of Plants Section 2.3 Plant Cells

17. Plant Oxygen Lab 1.Find a leaf 2.Use a hand lens to observe the leaf 3.Write a detailed description of that leaf in your notebook. 4.Observe the bowl of water. Write a detailed description of what you see. 5.Place the leaf in bowl with water. 6.Using the hand lens observe the leaf again and write a detailed description of what you saw (including what happened to the water) in your notebook.

18. Section 2.3 Vocabulary Microscopic Microscope Cell membrane Nucleus Cytoplasm Cell wall Chloroplasts

19. Section 2.3 Vocabulary Microscopic: describes something that is too small to be seen without the use of a microscope Microscope: an instrument that uses lenses and light to make it easier for the people to see small objects. Cell membrane: the thin covering of a cell Nucleus: the control center of the cell Cytoplasm: the jelly-like material that fills the inside of a plant cell Cell wall: the stiff layer outside the cell membrane of the plant cell Chloroplasts: the tiny green part inside a plant cell

20. Plant Cell

21. Put on your thinking caps and brainstorm. People Who Might Use a Microscope

22. Examining Plant Cells Pg. 30 ____ The control center of a cell. ____ Tiny green parts inside a plant cell. ____ Stiff layer outside the cell membrane of a plant. ____ Jelly-like material that fills the inside of a plant cell A- Cell Wall B- Cell Membrane C- Nucleus D- Cytoplasm E- Chloroplasts

23. Life of Plants Section 2.4 Plant Parts

24. Section 2.4 Vocabulary Pollinator Petals Stamen Pollen Pistil Pollination

25. Section 2.4 Vocabulary Pollinator: the insect or animal that carries the pollen to the pistil Petals: the outside parts of a flower that attract a pollinator to the flower Stamen: the part of the flower that produces pollen Pollen: a fine powder in a flower that is needed to make seeds Pistil: the part in a flower where seeds are formed Pollination: the process by which pollen is carried to the pistil of a flower

26. Parts of a Flower

27. Steps of Pollination Activity Each group should have a baggie with strips of paper for each group member. Each group member should empty their pieces on their desk and try to place the steps in polination in order. Once each group member is finished they should check theirs with other group members. If there are differences use your book to correct the problem as a group.

28. Examining Pollen Pg. 32 _____ The pollinator brushes against the stamen and some pollen sticks to its body. _____ A seed develops. _____ The pollinator flies to another flower and brushes against the pistil, leaving pollen on it. _____ A new plant begins to grow. _____ A pollinator flies to a flower to taste its nectar. _____ The seed falls to the ground. _____ The pollen travels to the ovules.

29. Life of Plants Section 2.5 Plant Propagation

30. Genesis 1:12 12 The earth brought forth vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it, according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.

31. Section 2.5 Vocabulary Plant Propagation Germinate Plant cuttings Plant Division

32. Section 2.5 Vocabulary Plant Propagation: using part of a plant to increase the number of that plant Germinate: when a seed begins to grow Plant cuttings: parts of a plant such as a leaf, stem, or root that can grow to make another plant Plant Division: the splitting apart of a plant to produce new plants

34. Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant Activity Each group should have a baggie with strips of paper for each group member. Each group member should empty their pieces on their desk and try to place the steps in the life cycle of a flowering plant in order. Once each group member is finished they should check theirs with other group members. If there are differences use your book to correct the problem as a group.

35. Understanding How Plants Grow Pg. 34 _____ The tiny plant grows into a mature plant. a flower bud develops. _____ The seed falls onto the ground. _____ Once the flower is pollinated, the petals die and fall off as the seeds develop inside. _____ The flower blooms and the pollination process begins. _____ The seed germinates and tiny roots, leaves, and a stem develop.

36. Life of Plants Section 2.6 Plant Heredity

37. Luke 6:44 44 For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren't gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush.

38. Section 2.6 Vocabulary Heredity Hybrid

39. Section 2.6 Vocabulary Heredity: the passing of characteristics from a parent to an offspring Hybrid: a plant that has parents of different varieties, or kinds.

40. Apple Observation Activity 1.Examine each apple and write a description of it in your activity log. 2.Taste each apple and write down your description of what each apple tasted like. 3.List the things all had in common. 4.List the differences of each apple. 5.Answer this question: Are apples alike? Why or why not?

41. Understanding Hybrids

42. Fruit Hybrid Activity

43. Section 2.7 Chapter 2 Review

44. Plant Pursuit Game 1.Each group will receive a set of question cards. 2.Each group will have a team captain that passes out the cards. 3.The captain will determine who go first. 4.Each player has the opportunity to switch their card with another teammate that has not gone yet one time. 5.Once all questions have been answered your group should begin working on your vocabulary puzzle.