Parts of a Plant: Roots and Stems Lesson 1

 The root system of a plant is found in the _____________.

 The root system of a plant is found in the ground.

 Roots have two jobs:  1. Roots_______the plant in the ground  2. Roots help carry _______ and minerals from the soil.

 Roots have two jobs:  1. Roots hold the plant in the ground  2. Roots help carry water and minerals from the soil.

 Some plants have what is known as a _________.  This is a ______ root that grows _____ into the soil.  The taproot stores _____for the plant.  _______ are an example of a taproot.

 Some plants have what is known as a taproot.  This is a large root that grows deep into the soil.  The taproot stores food for the plant.  Carrots are an example of a taproot.

 On the ____ of roots are tiny _________.  The job of root hairs are to carry _______ through it’s tubes and to the plants _____.

 On the end of roots are tiny root hairs.  The job of root hairs are to carry water through it’s tubes and to the plants stem.

 The _____ holds up a plants leaves, flowers and fruit.

 The stem holds up a plants leaves, flowers and fruit.

 Most plant stems have _____that move water and minerals from the roots, through the stem, and to the _______ for the plant.

 Most plant stems have tubes that move water and minerals from the roots, through the stem, and to the leaves for the plant.

It’s inquiry time!  Today we are going to see how water moves through the stem of the a plant!