How Plant Parts Work
Science · Organisms & Life Processes · conceptual
Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots absorb water and nutrients, stems transport materials, leaves make food, flowers enable reproduction
What mastery looks like
- Describe the function of roots (absorb water and minerals from soil)
- Explain that the stem transports water up and food around the plant
- State that leaves use sunlight to make food and flowers produce seeds for new plants
Check your understanding
Can How Plant Parts Work explain why a flower needs roots underground and leaves up top — what job does each part do?
Prerequisites
Required first