Structure of a flowering plant
I can name the different parts of flowering plants.
Structure of a flowering plant
I can name the different parts of flowering plants.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Plants are made up of different parts.
- The parts of a plant are also known as the structure of a plant.
- The main parts of a flowering plant are roots, stem, leaves and flower.
- The parts of flowering plants can be looked at closely using observation skills.
- The parts of a flowering plant may look different at different times of the year.
Keywords
Plants - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Roots - The part of a plant that anchors it in the soil is called the root. Roots take in water for the plant.
Stem - The stem of a plant supports the leaves and flowers.
Leaves - A leaf is the part of a plant where the plant makes its food using the process of photosynthesis.
Flower - A flower is the part of a plant that makes it able to reproduce.
Common misconception
Children may think that all plants look the same/similar with the same style petals and leaves.
Provide examples of flowering plants with leaves and petals of different shapes, sizes and colour.
Equipment
A selection of flowering plants, hand lenses and magnifying glasses.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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