Parts of a plant

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

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Roots

Roots grow underground. 

They hold the plant in place. 

They take water from the soil.

A photograph of soybean plants growing in soil. The roots of the plants can be seen in the soil.
Roots grow underground
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Stem

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

A tree trunk is a stem.

Photograph of a tree trunk on white background.
A tree trunk is a stem.
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Leaves

Leaves are green.

Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant.

Photograph of a green leaf on white background.
Leaves are green. Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant.
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Flowers

Flowers are colorful. 

They help plants make seeds to grow new plants.

Photogarph of a bee on a yellow flower.
A flower and a bee
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Fruits

Fruits protect the plant's seeds. 

We eat fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges.

Photograph of different fruits grouped on a white background. Watermelons, grapes, oranges, kiwis, bananas, grapefruits, apples, pineapples and lemons.
Fruits
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Fun fact!

Did you know bamboo is the fastest-growing plant? 

It can grow up to 91 cm in one day!

Photograph of bamboo trees growing in a forest.
Bamboo trees
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Activities

1. Draw a plant

Draw a plant that has

  • a flower
  • leaves
  • stem
  • and roots.

Print the activities (pdf)

Drawing of a tomato plant with roots, stem, leaves, fruits (tomatoes) and flowers.
  • 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
Drawings of four fruits: lemon, orange, apple and banana.

4. Collect leaves

Tape leaves on a piece of paper.

Describe the leaves with words: big, small, thin, green, yellow, round...

Words to find:

  • berry
  • flower
  • fruit
  • leaf
  • stem
  • root
  • soil
  • trunk
  • seed
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