Luku 4.1 (Environmental Studies 2)

Parts of a plant

Plants are made up of different parts. Each part has a special job.

Roots

Roots grow underground. 

They hold the plant in place. 

They take water from the soil.

Roots grow underground

Stem

The stem carries water and food from the roots to the rest of the plant.

A tree trunk is a stem.

A tree trunk is a stem.

Leaves

Leaves are green.

Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant.

Leaves are green. Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant.

Flowers

Flowers are colorful. 

They help plants make seeds to grow new plants.

A flower and a bee

Fruits

Fruits protect the plant's seeds. 

We eat fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges.

Fruits

Fun fact!

Did you know bamboo is the fastest-growing plant? 

It can grow up to 91 cm in one day!

Bamboo trees

Activities

1. Draw a plant

Draw a plant that has

  • a flower
  • leaves
  • stem
  • and roots.
  • flower
  • stem
  • leaf
  • root
  • yellow
  • long
  • green
  • underground

3. Name the fruits

What are the fruits called? Write their names in the picture:

  • apple
  • banana
  • lemon
  • orange
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