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Parts of a Plant

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- External parts are on the outside of something.
- External plant parts include the leaves, stem, flowers, fruits and roots.
- These parts work together to help the plant survive.
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Discussion Questions
- Before VideoWhat are some examples of plants we might see?ANSWER
We might see trees, grass, flowers and weeds.
We see plants in our yards, in parks and in front of the school.
Plants need water, air (carbon dioxide) and sunlight to grow.
Some plant parts we eat are lettuce, beans, corn, apples, potatoes and celery.
Some plant parts are roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruit.
Some seeds that we eat are sunflower seeds, walnuts, peas, beans and pumpkin seeds.
- After VideoWhat do we mean by external parts of a plant?ANSWER
External parts are the parts that are on the outside of plants.
Seeds help the plants reproduce because they can grow into a new plant.
They grow, they need nutrients (food and water) and they make more plants (reproduce).
The main parts of a plant are roots, stem, leaves, flowers and fruit.
The roots anchor the plant in the soil and help it take in water. The stem holds up the plant and carries water to the leaves. The leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant. The flowers produce seeds to make new plants. Fruits serve as a protective covering for seeds and help the seed get moved somewhere else by an animal (see video about pollination and seed dispersal).
Some stems you eat are celery, asparagus, and sugar cane; some roots are carrots, beets, and potatoes; some leaves are mint and spinach; some flowers are lavender and roses, and some fruits are tomatoes, apricots and dragon fruit.
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Vocabulary
- External Part DEFINE
A part on the outside of a plant.
- Flower DEFINE
The part of a plant that makes seeds.
- Fruit DEFINE
The part of a plant that has seeds inside.
- Leaf DEFINE
The part of a plant that uses sunlight to make food.
- Reproduce DEFINE
To make more plants (animals also reproduce).
- Root DEFINE
The plant part that holds a plant in the ground and helps it get water from the soil.
- Seed DEFINE
The part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
- Stem DEFINE
The plant part that holds it up and carries water to the rest of the plant.
- Vegetable DEFINE
Any part of the plant we can eat that does not have seeds, such as roots.
- External Part DEFINE
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Download as PDF Download PDF View as Seperate PageEXTERNAL PLANT PARTS DEFINITIONPlants have external parts that help them grow, survive and reproduce. These parts include the stem, leaves, flower, fruits and roots. Many plant parts are eaten by people.
To better understand how external plant parts work…
EXTERNAL PLANT PARTS DEFINITION. Plants have external parts that help them grow, survive and reproduce. These parts include the stem, leaves, flower, fruits and roots. Many plant parts are eaten by people. To better understand how external plant parts work…LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!
The stem is an external plant part.
The stem is strong and helps hold the plant up. It also lets water and nutrients flow up to the leaves. Some examples of stems we eat are celery, asparagus, and sugar cane.