Plant Parts and Their Jobs

Name the plant part that usually grows underground and takes in water from the soil. Explain its job.

A plant's stem is like a straw. What does the stem move through the plant?

Circle the plant part that makes food for the plant: roots, stem, leaves, flower.

Look at a flowering plant. What is the main job of the flower?

A tomato grows on a plant and has seeds inside it. Which plant part is the tomato: a root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, or seed? Explain.

Seeds can grow into new plants. What does a seed need to begin growing? Name two things.

Match each plant part to its job: roots, stem, leaves. Jobs: holds the plant up and carries water, takes in water from soil, makes food for the plant.

A plant is wilting because it has not been watered. Which plant part takes in the water first?

Label the parts of a simple plant drawing: root, stem, leaf, flower. Then write one job for one part.

Why do many plants have fruits around their seeds?

A cactus has spines instead of wide leaves. Spines help protect the cactus and save water. What job do most leaves do on other plants?

Put these steps in order: A seed sprouts, a seed is planted in soil, the plant grows leaves, the adult plant makes flowers and seeds.

Choose one plant part and describe how it helps the whole plant survive.