TEKS & Objectives
7.12.C recognize levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms;
7.12.D differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole
We will identify the edible parts of common food plants.
I will experimentally test the vascular system of a plant.
1. Watch video.
GG Parts of a Plant k-2
2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.
Leaf The part of a plant that uses sunlight to make food
Stem The plant part that holds it up and carries water to the rest of the plant
Root The plant part that holds a plant in the ground and helps it get water from the soil
Reproduce To make more plants (animals also reproduce)
Fruit The part of a plant that has seeds inside
Vegetable Any part of the plant we can eat that does not have seeds, such as roots
3. Think about the plants you eat.
4. Label a plant.
Alternate:
5. Try the celery experiment from the video.
Speaking of plants…
Why do trees hate riddles?
Because they always get stumped.
6. “Genius Challenge – External Plant Parts”
