Flowering Plants: Parts & Functions
Year 3 Science Exploring how plants work Understanding structure and function
Learning Objectives
Identify the main parts of flowering plants Describe what each part does for the plant Understand how plants meet their needs Explore how water moves through plants
What Do You Already Know?
What parts of a plant can you see? What do you think plants need to survive? Have you ever looked closely at a flower?
The Four Main Parts
Roots - hidden underground Stem - the plant's highway Leaves - the food factories Flowers - for making new plants
Root Detective Activity
Look at the plant samples What do you notice about the roots? Draw what you see Think: Why do plants need roots?
Roots: The Plant's Foundation
Hold the plant firmly in the soil Soak up water like a sponge Take in nutrients (plant food) from soil Some roots store food for the plant
Stem: The Plant Highway
Carries water from roots to leaves Supports the plant and holds it up Transports food made in leaves Some stems store water and food
Leaves vs Flowers
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Plant Parts Matching Game
Match each part to its job Root → Drinks water Stem → Carries water Leaf → Makes food Flower → Makes seeds
Remember This!
Every part of a flowering plant has an important job to help it survive and grow!