Parts Of A Plant - Roots - Lexia Lewis-Hines

The student will learn: to tell the main functions of a root. to identify place where roots can grow. to identify different types of edible roots.

Introduction

Roots The roots of a plant: helps to hold the plants in the soil. collects the food and water from the soil and sends them through the stem to feed all other parts of the plant.

Where does roots grow? Some roots grow in soil. Some roots grow in water. Some roots grow in the air.

Types of Edible Roots The roots of some plants can be eaten by people and animals. carrot beetroot turnip

Types of Edible Roots cont’d ginger white radish yam

Types of Edible Roots cont’d cassava Sweet potato coco

Let’s see what you have learned. 1.Which part of the plant holds it in the soil?

2.Which part of the plant does NOT collects water and from the soil? Let’s see what you have learned.

Let’s see what you have learned 3.Where can roots grow?  air air  soil soil  water water  soil soil  fruit fruit  water water

Let’s see what you have learned 4.Which of the following food is a root?

Let’s see what you have learned 5.Which of the following is NOT a root

6.Which of the following vegetable is a root? Let’s see what you have learned.

The End Congratulations

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