Parts of a Plant

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Parts of a Plant
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What are four MAJOR parts of plants?

• Leave
• Roots
• Stem
• Flower

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Functions or Jobs

• All plant parts have a purpose
• Collect sunlight and make food (where
  photosynthesis happens)
• Collect water and minerals, hold plant in the
  soil, and store food
• Attract insects and animals in order for the
  plant to reproduce
• Transport water and nutrients throughout the plant

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Which is Which 1?Click on the word that matches
the function

• Which part collects sunlight and makes food
  (where does photosynthesis happen?)

Flower
Stem
Leaf
Roots
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2

• Which part collects water and minerals, holds the
  plant in the soil, and stores food?

Flower
Stem
Leaf
Roots
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3

• Which part attracts insects and animals in order
  for the plant to reproduce?

Flower
Stem
Leaf
Roots
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4

• Which part transports water and nutrients
  throughout the plant?

Flower
Stem
Leaf
Roots
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GOOD JOB!!

• The leaves are like the food factories of the
  plant. They make the food for the plant. Have
  you ever noticed how plant leaves will lean
  towards the sun. They are made for collecting
  sunlight for photosynthesis!

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ALRIGHT!!

• Roots hold the plant in the ground to help
  secure it. Roots also soak up water and minerals
  for the plant. Water is very important and is
  necessary for photosynthesis. Roots are also
  like a cellar for the plant to store extra food.

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GREAT!!

• Flowers are where the reproductive parts of many
  plants are. They look and smell a particular way
  in order to attract insects and animals who will
  move the pollen and fertilize that plant or
  another plant.

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YIPEE!!

• The stem is like a bundle of pipes that carries
  water, minerals, food, and other nutrients
  throughout the plants. The xylem carries water
  and minerals up and the phloem carries food and
  nutrients down.

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Summary

• The four main plant parts and their jobs
• Leaves Collect sunlight and make food (where
  photosynthesis happens)
• Roots Collect water and minerals, hold plant in
  the soil, and store food
• Flowers Attract insects and animals in order for
  the plant to reproduce
• Stems Transport water and nutrients throughout
  the plant

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