How Plant Parts Work

CONCEPTUAL

Science›Organisms & Life Processes|Ages 7—8|ID: mt_6xsEXxKdUX

Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots absorb water and nutrients, stems transport materials, leaves make food, flowers enable reproduction

Mastery Evidence

Describe the function of roots (absorb water and minerals from soil)
Explain that the stem transports water up and food around the plant
State that leaves use sunlight to make food and flowers produce seeds for new plants

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] explain why a flower needs roots underground and leaves up top — what job does each part do?”

Curriculum Standards1 alignment

Y3.Sci.P.1The national curriculum in England

Functions of plant parts

identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers

Science · Key Stage 2

Prerequisites1

Parts of a Plant
hardAges 5—6

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Parts of a Plant hard
Must know basic plant structure before learning about function of each part
- Common Plants & Trees hard
  Must know plant names before learning about their parts

Unlocks3

Structures for Survival
hardAges 9—10
Water Transport in Plants
hardAges 7—8
Pollination & Seed Dispersal
hardAges 7—8