1 HOW FLOWERS GROW 3 Presentation Objectives By

1 HOW FLOWERS GROW

3 Presentation Objectives By the end of this presentation, young children will be able to… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Identify the basic structure of a flower Understand the function of the main parts of the flower through definitions and the use of words in context Identify the needs of plants as well as the planting process Identify the growth cycle of flowers Identify common flowers Access websites where they can learn more about plants and flowers

4 What are the parts of this flower? Can you guess? ? ? ?

5 The parts of this flower are… FLOWER STEM BUD LEAF SOIL WATERING CAN POT

6 Picture Name Definition Context The reason why we grow many plants. This is the fancy part that really looks good and sometimes smells good, too. FLOWERS ………………. . come in all shapes and sizes. LEAF The food-making factory of a plant. These are usually green, flat to catch light, and attached to a stem. When you look at a forest in summer, you can see the green LEAVES ……………. . of trees. STEM The main body of a plant that holds up the limbs, leaves and flowers. The STEM ………… pokes up through the soil. Often, the forgotten plant part, because it is underground and not seen. These are important because they help to hold the plant up and bring in food and water. ROOTS …………. hold the plant in place. The outer covering of the earth where plants grow. This is made up of minerals (sand, silt, clay), air, water, and organic matter. We plant flowers in SOIL the………. . . FLOWER ROOTS SOIL

IN ORDER TO HAVE HEALTHY FLOWERS YOU NEED 3 THINGS SUN WATER SOIL

8 These are tools you might find in a garden. What do you think they are used for? watering can rake seed hoe wheelbarrow flower pot

9 These Garden Tools are Used For… A wheelbarrow is used for transporting dirt, soil, flowers, and more. A watering can is used to give flowers the water they need to survive Flower pots provide a place to grow flowers indoors or outside A hoe is used to loosen the earth before seeds are planted Seeds come in packets that tell you the type of flower and how to plant it A rake is used to clear gardens of weeds and prepare the ground for planting

10 1 Loosen up the soil with a rake, hoe, or shovel. 2 Dig small holes with your fingers or tools. Make them a few inches apart. Place the seeds in the holes and cover them with soil. 3 4 Give the planted seeds water and sunlight, and before you know it… Your seeds will start to grow!