Life of PlantsSection 2.1

Botany

Genesis 1:11, 1311 Then God said, "Let the land produce

vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so.

13 And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.

Put on your thinking caps and brainstorm.

What do plants need in order to grow?

Section 2.1 Vocabulary

Botanist BotanyStemLeafRoot

Section 2.1 VocabularyBotanist: scientist who studies plants

Botany: the study of plants

Stem: carries nutrients, food, and water to the leaves

Leaf: take in air and sunlight to make food for the plant

Root: keep the plant in the ground as well as absorb nutrients and water from the soil

Parts of Flower Diagram

Flower

Leaf

Stem

Roots

Studying Plants Pg. 281- helps to make new plants2- carries water and nutrients to the leaves3- collects sunlight and air to make food for the plant4- absorbs water and nutrients for the plant

Plant Labeling Activity

• Close your science book.• Using your memory draw a picture of a

flower and label the four parts.• Once everyone in your group is finished

swap papers with someone to check your work.

Studying Plants Pg. 28 Continued

1.A scientist who studies plants is called a ___________________________.

2.Apple juice comes from a ___________________________.

3.The study of plants is called __________________________.

Trivia Tree Activity

• Each group will receive two leaves containing trivia questions.

• It is that group’s responsibility to find the answer to those questions and write the answer on the back of the leaf.

• When your group is sure their answer is correct the leaf should be placed on the trivia tree.

Life of PlantsSection 2.2

Plant Chemistry

Section 2.2 Vocabulary

OxygenCarbon DioxidePhotosynthesisChlorophyll

Section 2.2 Vocabulary

Oxygen: a colorless, odorless gas in the air that is needed for most living things to stay alive

Carbon Dioxide: a colorless, odorless gas that people and animals breathe out of their lung. Plants use this to make food.

Photosynthesis: the process that allows green plants to make food from water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight.

Chlorophyll: the green coloring in a plant that captures the sun’s energy.

PhotosynthesisOxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Water

Understanding How Plants Make Food

pg. 28

_______carbon dioxide A. The green coloring in a plant that captures the sun’s energy

_______chlorophyll B. A colorless, odorless gas in the air that is needed for most living things to stay alive.

_______oxygen C. The process that allows green plants to make food from water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight.

_______photosynthesis A colorless, odorless gas in the air that people and animals breathe out of their lungs.

Life of PlantsSection 2.3Plant Cells

Plant Oxygen Lab

1. Find a leaf 2. Use a hand lens to observe the leaf3. Write a detailed description of that leaf

in your notebook.4. Observe the bowl of water. Write a

detailed description of what you see.5. Place the leaf in bowl with water.6. Using the hand lens observe the leaf

again and write a detailed description of what you saw (including what happened to the water) in your notebook.

Section 2.3 Vocabulary

MicroscopicMicroscopeCell membraneNucleusCytoplasmCell wallChloroplasts

Section 2.3 Vocabulary

Microscopic: describes something that is too small to be seen without the use of a microscope

Microscope: an instrument that uses lenses and light to make it easier for the people to see small objects.

Cell membrane: the thin covering of a cellNucleus: the control center of the cellCytoplasm: the jelly-like material that fills the

inside of a plant cellCell wall: the stiff layer outside the cell

membrane of the plant cellChloroplasts: the tiny green part inside a plant

cell

Plant Cell

Put on your thinking caps and brainstorm.

People Who Might Use a Microscope

Examining Plant CellsPg. 30

____ The control center of a cell.____ Tiny green parts inside a plant cell.____ Stiff layer outside the cell membrane of a plant.____ Jelly-like material that fills the inside of a plant cell

A- Cell WallB- Cell MembraneC- NucleusD- CytoplasmE- Chloroplasts

Life of PlantsSection 2.4Plant Parts

Section 2.4 Vocabulary

PollinatorPetalsStamenPollenPistilPollination

Section 2.4 Vocabulary

Pollinator: the insect or animal that carries the pollen to the pistil

Petals: the outside parts of a flower that attract a pollinator to the flower

Stamen: the part of the flower that produces pollen

Pollen: a fine powder in a flower that is needed to make seeds

Pistil: the part in a flower where seeds are formed

Pollination: the process by which pollen is carried to the pistil of a flower

Parts of a Flower

Steps of Pollination Activity

Each group should have a baggie with strips of paper for each group member.

Each group member should empty their pieces on their desk and try to place the steps in polination in order.

Once each group member is finished they should check theirs with other group members.

If there are differences use your book to correct the problem as a group.

Examining Pollen Pg. 32

_____ The pollinator brushes against the stamen and some pollen sticks to its body._____ A seed develops._____ The pollinator flies to another flower and brushes against the pistil, leaving pollen on it._____ A new plant begins to grow._____ A pollinator flies to a flower to taste its nectar._____ The seed falls to the ground._____ The pollen travels to the ovules.

Life of PlantsSection 2.5

Plant Propagation

Genesis 1:1212 The earth brought forth

vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees

bearing fruit with seed in it, according to their kinds. And God

saw that it was good.

Section 2.5 Vocabulary

Plant PropagationGerminatePlant cuttingsPlant Division

Section 2.5 Vocabulary

Plant Propagation: using part of a plant to increase the number of that plant

Germinate: when a seed begins to grow

Plant cuttings: parts of a plant such as a leaf, stem, or root that can grow to make another plant

Plant Division: the splitting apart of a plant to produce new plants

Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant Activity

Each group should have a baggie with strips of paper for each group member.

Each group member should empty their pieces on their desk and try to place the steps in the life cycle of a flowering plant in order.

Once each group member is finished they should check theirs with other group members.

If there are differences use your book to correct the problem as a group.

Understanding How Plants Grow

Pg. 34_____ The tiny plant grows into a mature plant. a flower bud develops._____ The seed falls onto the ground._____ Once the flower is pollinated, the petals die and fall off as the seeds develop inside._____ The flower blooms and the pollination process begins._____ The seed germinates and tiny roots, leaves, and a stem develop.

Life of PlantsSection 2.6

Plant Heredity

Luke 6:4444 For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren't gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush.

Section 2.6 Vocabulary

HeredityHybrid

Section 2.6 Vocabulary

Heredity: the passing of characteristics from a parent to an offspring

Hybrid: a plant that has parents of different varieties, or kinds.

Apple Observation Activity

1. Examine each apple and write a description of it in your activity log.

2. Taste each apple and write down your description of what each apple tasted like.

3. List the things all had in common.4. List the differences of each apple.5. Answer this question: Are apples alike?

Why or why not?

Understanding Hybrids

Fruit Hybrid Activity

Section 2.7Chapter 2

Review

Plant Pursuit Game1.Each group will receive a set of question cards.

2.Each group will have a team captain that passes out the cards.

3.The captain will determine who go first.4.Each player has the opportunity to switch their

card with another teammate that has not gone yet one time.

5.Once all questions have been answered your group should begin working on your vocabulary puzzle.