Parts of a plant

Match

Match the following science terms with their definition.

• An organism that uses sunlight to make its own food for energy

• a part of the plant that grows from the stem and makes food for the plant . Photo-

  synthesis happens here.

• supports the plant and carries water and nutrients to other parts of the plant.

• Tubes that carry water from the roots to all parts of the tree or plant.

• grow underground and take in water and nutrients from the soil.

Producer

Leaves

Stem

Xylem

Roots

• Producer

• Leaves

• Stem

• Xylem

• Roots

Open Ended

a. What do you notice or wonder in the image?

I notice__________.

b. What is the role of the roots?

The role of the roots is___________.

c. Can a plant survive without its roots?

A plant ___________ live without roots because______.

Open Ended

What color is your celery now? How do you think this happened?

My celery is ___________________. I think ________________________.

Multiple Choice

Ethan notices that when he places flowers in colored water, the petals change color. What part of the plant is Ethan modeling in this experiment?

• The way flowers produce food

• The way water moves to all parts of the plant

• The way roots hold the plant in place

• The way plants grow toward sunlight

Multiple Choice

Kara compares two plant models. One uses a sponge and straws, and the other uses celery and colored water. How are these models similar?

• Both show how roots hold the plant in place.

• Both show how plants absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

• Both show how leaves release oxygen into the air.

• Both show how water travels from the soil to the leaves.