Plant Structures
The __________ carries water to the leaves.
Stem
What is the function of the seed?
grow into a new plant
sunflower
Plant
Name an example of structure and function of a duck.
webbed feet - swim
wings - fly
feathers - keep warm
long beak - catch fish
Who is a scientist?
Anyone who questions, wonders, discovers, has an open mind.......
The ________ grows into new plants.
seed
What is the function of the leaves?
Makes food for the plant
NOT a plant
Name an example of a structure and function of an eagle.
wings - fly
sharp claws - grab prey
hooked beak - stab prey
What do we use to make observations?
5 senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, hear
The ______ hold the plant in the soil and absorbs water.
Roots
What is the function of the roots?
Holds plant in the soil and absorbs water.
Mold
Not a plant
What is the function of the cotyledon in a seed?
Makes food
define function
the job/purpose of a structure
The ________ makes food for the plant.
Leaves
What is the function of the flower?
Attracts insects
Mushroom
Not plant
What is the function of a thorn on a plant?
keep predators away
define structure
a specific part of an organism
The _______ holds the seeds.
Fruit
What is the function of the fruit?
Holds seeds
What is one thing ALL plants must be able to do?
Make their own food
What are the 3 structures of a plant seed?
cotyledon, embryo, seed coat
What are the tubes inside of a stem called?
veins