1 What Are the Parts of a Plant? / What Are the Functions of Different Parts of a Plant?

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1 Consolidation Worksheet 1 What Are the Parts of a Plant? / What Are the Functions of Different Parts of a Plant? Name the plant parts shown in the table below. Fill in the blanks to complete the function(s) of each part. The first letter of each word is provided. Plant part Functions R A the plant to the ground, and a water and nutrients S S the plant and t water, nutrients and food around the plant F A insects, and produces f and s to continue the plant s life cycle L Makes f for the plant Science SMART Teacher s Guide Grade 3 279

2 Consolidation Worksheet 2 What Do Plants Need to Grow Well? / How Does Temperature Affect Plant Growth? Unscramble the words to complete the sentences below. In photosynthesis, plants use energy from (lhitg) to make (sruag) from (wreat) and (cbonar) dioxide. (ogxney) is also produced. Plants need healthy roots, leaves and (ssmet) to grow well. Plants also need warmth to survive. This comes mainly from the (nsu). A thermometer measures temperature, which is the amount of (etha) in the surroundings. 280 Additional Teacher s Resources

3 Name: Class: Fun and Games Date: Plant Language! Each picture code is made up of animal pictures that spell out the name of a plant part using the first letter of the animals names. The first one has been done for you. What are the plant parts hidden in the other picture codes? a. F L O W E R b. c. Science SMART Teacher s Guide Grade 3 281

4 d. e. f. 282 Additional Teacher s Resources

5 Exam Practice Process skills: Analysing, Inferring Rita was walking home when she saw a beautiful plant growing by the road. She decided to take the plant home to grow it in her garden. While she was pulling out the plant, she accidentally bent the stem as shown below. Rita planted the plant in a sunny spot in her garden and watered it every day. However, the plant died after a few days. Fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph below. [5 marks] The plant died because the -carrying tubes in the stem were. Thus, could not be from the to all parts of the plant. Hint: What do plants need to survive? Think about how this is transported in plants. Science SMART Teacher s Guide Grade 3 283

6 Chapter 4 Answers to Additional Teacher s Resources Answers to Additional Teacher s Resources Consolidation Worksheet 1 Consolidation Worksheet 2 What Are the Parts of a Plant? / What Are the Functions of Different Parts of a Plant? What Do Plants Need to Grow Well? / How Does Temperature Affect Plant Growth? Name the plant parts shown in the table below. Fill in the blanks to complete the function(s) of each part. The first letter of each word is provided. Plant part Functions R o o t s A nchors the plant to the ground, and a bsorbs water and nutrients Unscramble the words to complete the sentences below. In photosynthesis, plants use energy from light (lhitg) to make sugar (sruag) from water (wreat) and carbon (cbonar) dioxide. Oxygen (ogxney) is also produced. S upports the plant and t ransports S t e m water, nutrients and food around the plant F l o w e r A ttracts insects, and produces f ruits and s eeds to continue the plant s life cycle Plants need healthy roots, leaves and stems (ssmet) to grow well. Plants also need warmth to survive. This comes mainly from the Sun (nsu). A thermometer measures temperature, which is the amount of heat (etha) in the surroundings. L e a f Makes f ood for the plant 284 Additional Teacher s Resources

7 Hint: d. e. f. S E E D S T E M L E A F Exam Practice Process skills: Analysing, Inferring Rita was walking home when she saw a beautiful plant growing by the road. She decided to take the plant home to grow it in her garden. While she was pulling out the plant, she accidentally bent the stem as shown below. Rita planted the plant in a sunny spot in her garden and watered it every day. However, the plant died after a few days. Fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph below. [5 marks] The plant died because the water -carrying tubes in the stem were damaged. Thus, water could not be transported from the roots to all parts of the plant. What do plants need to survive? Think about how this is transported in plants. Answers to Additional Teacher s Resources Answers to Additional Teacher s Resources Introducing Roots, Leaves, Stems and Flowers! Science SMART Teacher s Guide Grade 3 285

8 Chapter 4 Answers to Additional Teacher s Resources Fun and Plant Language! Games Each picture code is made up of animal pictures that spell out the name of a plant part using the first letter of the animals names. The first one has been done for you. What are the plant parts hidden in the other picture codes? a. F L O W E R b. R O O T c. F R U I T 286 Additional Teacher s Resources

9 Glossary Chapter 4: Introducing Roots, Leaves, Stems and Flowers! Absorb Anchor Bud Energy Flower Fruit Leaf Oxygen Photosynthesis Root Stem Support Transport Warmth Wither Take in or draw in Hold or fix firmly in place The small part of the plant that develops into a flower, leaf or shoot The strength to do work The part of the plant from which the seed or fruit develops and is usually brightly coloured The part of the plant that has the seeds and sometimes has a sweet flesh The part of the plant that is usually green and flat, and grows from the stem or branch, and is the main part for photosynthesis in plants The gas found in the air that has no colour, taste or smell, and is necessary for life The process of plants making food by using energy from light to make sugar from water and carbon dioxide The part of the plant that is usually underground, gets water and minerals from the surrounding soil, holds the plant in place and sometimes store food The main long and thin part of a plant that rises above the ground, supports the plant and spreads out the branches and leaves To hold up or in position to keep from falling Carry or cause to go from one place to another The quality or state of having a moderate amount of heat Dry up and become weak Introducing Roots, Leaves, Stems and Flowers! Science SMART Teacher s Guide Grade 3 287