Plant Science Lesson

What is the main function of the roots

• To store water and food

• To provide support and keep it stable

• To absorb water and minerals in the soil

• To stop soil erosion

What is the main function of the stem

• A plant structure that provides support and connects the leaves with the roots

• To transport nutrients to the rest of the plants

• To keep the plant upright and stop blowing in the wind

• Where the plant makes its food

What does the leaf do?

• It is where the plant makes its food

• It captures sunlight energy

• It absorbs rain water

• It provides protection for the plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Define the term Vascular System

• It is where photosynthesis occurs

• It provides support for the plant

• It connect the structures of the plant

• A system of tubes connecting the leaves, stems and roots, which carry food, water, and nutrients to all parts of a plant.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is photosynthesis?

• Photosynthesis is how the plant stores its own food

• The process where the plant stores its food

• The process in which plants use energy from the Sun to make food.

• Photosynthesis allows the plant to breathe underwater

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is Chlorophyll? (Multiple answers)

• Chlorophyll is what captures the sunlight energy

• Chlorophyll is what gives the plant its green color

• Chlorophyll is the process which the plant makes its own food

• Chlorophyll is where the plant stores its food

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What does external mean

• A structure on the outside

• A structure on the inside

• A structure surrounding something

• A structure around something

What does internal mean

• A structure on the outside

• A structure on the inside

• A structure surrounding something

• A structure around something

Define the word structure

• Object defining specific parts

• The way something is labeled

• The way that something is built, arranged, or organized.

• A part of something or object

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Define the word function

• The way something is built

• The purpose or activity what something is used for

• The definition of an object

• Why something does what it does

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2