4. Parts and functions of the Plant
Petals
Sepals
Stamen
Anther
Pistil
Ovary

5. Petals Why are most flowers bright colors?
Structure: Are leaf like structurally, arranged in a circle around the top of a flower stem, brightly colored
Function: attract pollinators, protect the insides of the flower.
Why are most flowers bright colors?

6. What is the purpose of the Sepals?
Structure: Modified leaves that surround the developing flower.
What is the purpose of the Sepals?
To protect and support the flower and prevent it from drying out!

7. Stamen
Structure: tube like filament. Is the MALE reproductive part of a flower.
Function: Produces pollen.

8. Anther Structure: It is located on the top of the stamens.
Function: Holds the pollen

9. Pistils
Structure: Is the FEMALE reproductive structure of a flower. It also is a tube like filament.
Function: It produces the egg.

10. One or More Pistil
Lily
Buttercup

11. Ovary Structure: Is the bottom portion of the pistil, contains an egg
Function: To grow and protect the seed
When pollen from the male portion of the plant reaches the ovary and fertilization occurs the ovary grows into the fruit or vegetable.

13. Video Questions
Do all flowers have bright colored petals? Give an example of a flower without bright petals.
How is a seed created?
What is the purpose of fruit?
Name 3 ways that seeds can be distributed away from the original mothering plant.
Why does a bee dance in their hive?