Structure and function
what is the function (job) of the plant's stem?
the plant and transport water, minerals, and food.
Give me the names of two types of flower.
rose, sunflower, bluebell...
Why does seed dispersal happen?
So that new plants can move away from the parent plant and find new places to grow and they don't compete for light, nutrients and water.
What is Ella's favourite food?
Pizza
Name two things that would happen if a plant didn't have roots.
The plant would blow away.
the plant would not be able to get water and nutrients from the soil.
Why are flowers brightly coloured?
To attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Name 3 ways that seeds are dispersed.
wind, water, animals, rolling
What is Brian's favourite activity?
cycling
Name all the parts of a plant (at least 5)
petals, flower, stem, leaves, roots, fruit, seeds
How do bees and other insects help the plant?
- They help it pollinate (the transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of a flower to help plants make seeds) by moving the pollen from the anther of one flower to the sticky stigma of another.
Around how many seeds are there in a small watermelon?
What funny animal did Ella draw on the board in topic?
A little cat with a moustache
Mime a plant growing from a seed
Yay! hahaha
Challenge: Make a seed spinner in one minute
Yay!
How many cats does Brian have?
2
Explain an experiment you could do to show how water is transported in plants.
Use a plant (celery) and leave it in water with some food colouring.
- They contain pollen
- They have petals
- They are lots of different colours
- Many smell nice
- They attract bees and other insects
- They are important for pollination (the movement of pollen from one part to another to make seeds and fruit)
Which is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside.
Strawberry
What is Ella's other favourite food?
chocolate