Plants and Animals By Michaela Ivey Alabama Course

Plants and Animals By: Michaela Ivey

Alabama Course of Study: 2 nd Grade Objectives • Identify the relationship of structure to function in plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. • Identify characteristics of animals, including behavior, size, and body covering.

Plants • There are many different parts of a plant. Each part has its own function. These parts include roots, stems, leaves, and flower.

Roots • The root of the plant absorbs water for the plant, as well as keeping the plant anchored to the ground.

Stem • Stems connect the roots to the leaves, helping to transport water, minerals, and sugars to different parts of the plant. They are also purposeful for providing support for the plant.

Leaves • Leaves are the chief food-producing function. They provide food for the plant as well as a place to store it.

Flower • The primary purpose of a flower is reproduction. Since the flowers are the reproductive organs of the plant, they mediate the joining of the sperm, contained within pollen, to the ovules — contained in the ovary. Pollination is the movement of pollen from the anthers to the stigma.

Animal s There are many different types of animals. Each animal is individually characterized by behavior, size, and body covering.

Animal behaviors Offensive/Defensive Behavior Used when the animal feels threatened. Parental Care Behavior Used when taking care of their young.

Animal Behaviors (Continued) Social Behavior Used when making friends and playing. Foraging Behavior Used when looking for food.

Animal Behaviors

Animal Sizes Medium Small Large

Body Coverings Fur Scales Feather

Pop Quiz What is the purpose of the stem? What is the purpose of the root? a) Providing food for the plant b) Reproduction c) Support for the plant. a) Absorb water b) Provide support for the plant c) Reproduction

Pop Quiz (Continued) Which of the following animals has fur as a body covering? Which of the following is a small animal? a) Dogs b) Fish c) Blue Bird a) Mouse b) Lion c) Rhinoceros

Pop Quiz (Continued) Which part of the plant is used for reproduction? What animal behavior was used when searching for food? a) Stem b) Root c) Flower a) Parental Care b) Foraging c) Defensive