The part of a plant that anchors it in the soil is called the root. Roots take in water and nutrients for the plant.

The stem of a plant supports the leaves and flowers.

To transport something is to move it from one place to another.

To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.

How water is transported  in plants

Science

What plants need: plan

What plants need: do

Nutrients and fertilisers for plants (non-statutory)

The function of leaves

The function of roots

Plants without roots

What plants need: review

The function of flowers

The parts of a flower

Pollination

Seed formation and seed dispersal

Life cycle of a flowering plant

What plants need: final review

Comparing what plants need in different habitats

In this What plants do and what they need unit, pupils learn about the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants. In the Reproduction and life cycles unit: plants, they will build on this knowledge to describe the life process of reproduction in some plants

In the Growing plants unit, pupils learnt that plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy. In this What plants do and what they need unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to explore a greater number of requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant

This unit explores the functions of different parts of flowering plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. It investigates plant requirements for growth and the role of flowers in pollination, seed formation, and dispersal. Emphasis is on practical enquiries, and data presentation.

What plants do and what they need

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

their flowers gather it when humans water the plant

The water that leaves and flowers need is transported to them from the root through the {{}}.

to transport water and nutrients around the plant

to absorb water and nutrients from the soil

Plants can be ___________ to find out more about how they change.

The red water moved up through the stem to the leaves.

The leaves absorbed the red water from the glass.

The plant absorbed the red dye from the air around it.

Red dye must have been spilled on the leaves when the investigation was set.

Jun left a celery stalk in water with some red dye. After a few hours, the leaves started to turn red. Why did this happen?

Water is transported around the plant in the stem.

The leaves and flowers of a plant need water.

Water is absorbed from the soil by roots.

Leaves absorb water to keep the plant healthy.

What is the name of this part of the plant?

The task, or purpose, of something is called its …

absorbing water and nutrients from the soil

What are the functions of roots on a plant?

The function of leaves on a plant is to …

How water is transported in plants

Lesson outcome

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