Plants: Parts and Growth Needs
Grade 2 Science Created by Mrs. Kathy Fiol
I Can Learn About Plants!
I can name the parts of a plant I can explain what plants need to grow I can observe plants in my world I can take care of a plant
What Do You Already Know?
Have you ever seen a plant grow? What plants do you see around your home? Do you help take care of any plants?
Plants Are Everywhere!
Trees in our neighborhood Flowers in gardens Grass in parks Vegetables we eat
Plant Hunt Activity
Look around our classroom Find 3 different plants Draw what you see Share with a partner
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We're Learning
I can point to plant parts and name them I can tell you 4 things plants need I can explain why each part is important I can care for a classroom plant
Plants are living things, just like us!
They grow, they need food and water, and they help make our world beautiful and healthy.
The 6 Main Parts of a Plant
Roots Stem Leaves Flowers Fruits Seeds
Roots - The Plant's Foundation
Grow underground Soak up water from soil Absorb nutrients Hold the plant in place
Root Exploration
Feel the roots of this plant Notice how they spread out See the tiny root hairs Gentle touches only!
Stem - The Plant's Highway
Carries water up from roots Moves food around the plant Holds up leaves and flowers Can be thick like tree trunks or thin like grass
Thick Stems vs. Thin Stems
{"left":"Tree trunks are very thick stems\nFlower stems are thin and bendable","right":"Both do the same job\nThey carry water and hold up the plant"}
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