Parts of a Plant & Flower Grade 3 Science SC-EP- 3. 4. 3 Students will describe the basic structures and related functions of plants and animals that contribute to growth, reproduction and survival. Mrs. Selch
What Will We Learn About? Mrs. Selch
PARTS OF A PLANT Seeds Roots Stems Leaves Flowers Mrs. Selch
Seeds are what we need to grow a plant. Mrs. Selch
Roots store energy & provide support for the plant. Roots also get water & nutrients from the soil. Mrs. Selch
Stems provide support for the plant. Mrs. Selch
Leaves are the major site for food production. Mrs. Selch
Flowers hold the reproductive organs to make seeds. Mrs. Selch
Parts of a Flower Petal Sepal Stigma Style Anther Filament Ovary Mrs. Selch
Petals are colorful & may contain perfume &/or nectar. Mrs. Selch
Sepals are the small leaves under the flower. Mrs. Selch
Stigma & Style The stigma receives the pollen during fertilization. The style is a tube on top of the ovary. Mrs. Selch
Anther & Filament The anther contains the pollen & the male reproductive organ. A filament holds up the anther. Mrs. Selch
Ovary The female reproductive organ is the ovary. Mrs. Selch
Study Guides Let’s Review & Test your Knowledge Mrs. Selch