Day 3: Functions of the Seeds, Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers, and Fruits
Objectives
Students will...
- Explain the functions of the seed, root, stem, flower, and fruit of a plant
Materials
- You will need celery (one stalk per table), food coloring, water, and clear test tubes or plastic cups
Events of Instruction
- Students will set up the Celery Activity by placing the carnation in a cup of water and mixing a few drops of food coloring into the water
- Students will view a short powerpoint that discusses the functions of the basic plant structures
plant_parts_and_their_functions_.ppt | |
File Size: | 248 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
- Have a class discussion on the plant structures and their functions, while having students complete the graphic organizer on Plant Part Functions
functions_graphic_organizer | |
File Size: | 43 kb |
File Type: | functions graphic organizer |
- Observe the celery and hypothesize and discuss how it's appearance has changed and complete experiment worksheet.
can_we_change_the_color_of_celery.docx | |
File Size: | 76 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Assessment
Students will submit their graphic organizer and experiment worksheet.
Resources
Worksheet Matching Plant Parts to Their Functions:
plant_functions_worksheet.docx | |
File Size: | 56 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Foldable on Plant Parts and Their Functions:
plant_functions_foldable.docx | |
File Size: | 82 kb |
File Type: | docx |
References
Science Lesson Plan For Celery- http://portfolio.project.tcnj.edu/fall2005/Cwynar/Science%20lesson%20plan%20for%20the%20celery%20experiment.htm
Houghton-Mifflin Science: Graphic Organizers- http://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/content/organizer/index.html
Teacher web- teacherweb.com/TX/SamHoustonHS/McNease/Plant-review-PPT.ppt
Vermillion Parish Public Schools- www.vrml.k12.la.us/.../PowerPoint/.../Parts%20of%20a%20Plant%20
KB Teachers- http://www.kbteachers.com/plants/plant-functions-worksheet.html
Old School- http://www.oldschool.com.sg/index.php/module/PublicAccess/action/Wrapper/sid/1ae7eed744e6441bcc3e2d1bf8dce67a/qn_id/1738
Houghton-Mifflin Science: Graphic Organizers- http://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/content/organizer/index.html
Teacher web- teacherweb.com/TX/SamHoustonHS/McNease/Plant-review-PPT.ppt
Vermillion Parish Public Schools- www.vrml.k12.la.us/.../PowerPoint/.../Parts%20of%20a%20Plant%20
KB Teachers- http://www.kbteachers.com/plants/plant-functions-worksheet.html
Old School- http://www.oldschool.com.sg/index.php/module/PublicAccess/action/Wrapper/sid/1ae7eed744e6441bcc3e2d1bf8dce67a/qn_id/1738