A Plant stem is like a _____ of a tree...Describe the two!
A stem is soft and green
A trunk is hard, woody, and brown
I use sunlight to make food and give off oxygen.
What are leaves?
I am the main source of power for plants to make food
What is the sun?
Every seed has this. It keeps the seeds protected.
What is a seed coat?
Why do leaves of celery change color when placed in a cup of water with food coloring?
The stalk of the celery carries water up to the leaves.
I hold up the plant. I allow water and nutrients to travel through the plant.
What is the stem?
I am driving down the road and see a sunflower facing me. When I drive home, it is facing the other direction. Why?
Some flowers can turn their heads towards the sun to soak in sunlight.
Name the main parts of a plant.
Stem, Leaves, Roots, Flower, Fruit
What does external mean?
What does internal mean?
outside and inside
The part of a plant that allows for reproduction. It also can hold the seed.
What is a flower?
Why are flowers brightly colored and smell sweet?
The bright colors and sweet smell attracts bugs.
I carry water from the stem to the leaves. I am shaped like a tube.
What are leaf veins
Many plants have roots that grow underground. Why do roots grow underground?
The roots collect water and nutrients from the soil.