Flower structure
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the function of the male and female reproductive structures in a flowering plant.
Key learning points
- Flowering plants reproduce sexually.
- Plant reproduction is important as plants are producers and provide food for all animals on Earth.
- Flowers contain male and female sex organs and gametes.
- Egg cells (ova) are female gametes.
- Pollen grains carry male gametes.
Keywords
Sexual reproduction - Sexual reproduction is the process of making offspring where half the DNA is passed on from each parent.
Ova - The female gametes of a plant are called the ova.
Pollen - The male gametes of a plant are carried in grains of pollen.
Anther - The anther is a male organ of a flower which makes pollen.
Stigma - The stigma is a female organ of a flower upon which pollen is deposited.
Common misconception
Plants do not reproduce sexually. Flowers are only produced to look attractive.
Show examples of the reproductive organs; discuss pollen and ova and relate them to gametes in humans.
Teacher tip
Carry out flower dissections with different types of flower to identify the main organs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Fertilisation is the fusion of two gametes.
Q2.True or false? Gametes contain all the genetic information needed to produce offspring.
Q3.Where in a plant cell is the DNA located?
Q4.Which of the following are producers?
Q5.What is the producer in this food chain?
Q6.Which organ system is a flower?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why is plant reproduction important?
Q2.True or false? Flowering plants reproduce asexually.
Q3.Match the male and female reproductive organs to their description.
Q4.What is a female gamete called?
Q5.Where is pollen made?
Q6.Match the part to its description.
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