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Living things
Parts of a plant
All plants have
roots
,
stems
and
leaves
. These have different functions.
Do all plants
have the same
parts?
R E A D & T H I N K
1
Read and find:
a)
two functions of the roots
b)
two functions of the stem
c)
one function of the leaves
d)
two different types of root
e)
two different types of stem
f)
two different shapes of leaves.
Basic plant facts.
* They are living things.
* They make their own food.
* They are born, grow, reproduce and die.
* They can’t move around.
* They need water, minerals, air and sunlight.
* They can move one or more of their parts.
Mummy,
I’m hungry.
Mummy,
I’m tired.
HELP!!!
Mummy,
I want to
be big.
Mummy,
I’m thirsty.
Make food in
your leaves.
It’s OK,
your stem will
hold you up.
Pass food through
your stem and
you’ll grow.
Use your roots
to get water
from the soil.
Don’t worry.
Your roots will fix
you in the soil.
