Plant Parts
Name the part of the plant that helps bring nutrients and water to the rest of the plant, as well as keeps the plant stable.
Roots and/or stem
What is the most common way we use plants?
For Food
What type of adaptation can help plants avoid being eaten by animals?
Thorns, Spikes
Community Garden
Name the flower that we germinated and planted in our class.
Nasturtium
Name at least 4 different parts of a plant
Roots stem flower leaves pistil stamen fruit seed
Many First Nations and Indigenous peoples rely on plants for both food and _________________.
Medicine
What is the term we use to describe a plant that travel and begins to grow in an environment that is not their native habitat. These types of plants can take over and cause negative consequences.
Invasive Plants
Share at least one reason to support local food
support local farmers in Ontario, fresher food, less energy consumption and pollution due to shorter distances
This type of plant is carnivorous. It catches insects and eats them for extra nutrition.
Venus Fly Trap
Name the part of the plant that is needed for photosynthesis to happen.
Name at least one form of plant fiber that is commonly used for clothing.
Cotton, Hemp, Bamboo, Linen
Storing water, hairs to protect and provide shade, waxy/leathery leaves to keep water in, shallow roots
Not all plants grow in gardens. Name another place that plants can be grown.
Greenhouse
hydroponics lab
This plant is native to Japan. It produces beautiful pink flowers that bloom for a short time every year.
Cherry Blossom Tree
Which part of a plant works to attract birds and insects?
Name the type of plant that produces a liquid used for creating erasers, tires, toys, etc.
Rubber Plant
Name at least one adaptation that plants who live near or in water have.
hollow stem, wide broad leaves, ability to float
Hydroponics
Maple Tree
Name the parts of a plant that is important for the transfer of pollen and the creation of flowers and fruits.
Pistil and Stamen
Name at least two ways that seeds travel in nature
By wind
Animal Excrement
Fruits and vegetables being eaten and then disposed
Squirrels burying nuts
Rainforests are dense environments and it can be difficult for plants closer to the ground to reach important sunlight. Name the adaptation that some rainforest plants can have to help them reach necessary sun.
Winding Vines
Name at least one reason why it is important to have sustainable food for everyone.
Answers may vary
Name at least two plants that produces yellow flowers before it fruits.
pumpkin, zucchini, squash