1. Xylem and Phloem
Gr C: Explain the function of root hair cells, xylem and phloem.
Gr B: Illustrate xylem and phloem in different regions of the plant.
Gr A: Find and measure root hair cells, xylem and phloem.
Entrance Activity
Key terms
Root hair cell
Vascular bundles
Surface area
Sap
Xylem
Sources
Phloem
Sinks

2. Match Up! Xylem Root hair cells Phloem
Learning Activities
This vascular tube runs throughout the plant and transports water and minerals from the roots of the plant up into the leaves.
Xylem
This vascular tube runs throughout the plant and transports sugars and other metabolic products up and down the stem.
Root hair
cells
This is a type of cell that absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
Phloem

3. Teacher Explanation
Xylem and Phloem
Learning Activity
Take a cross section sample from each regions of the plant.
Place your sample under a microscope and attempt to find a stomata. Root hair cell, xylem vessel and a phloem.

5. Learning Activity
Xylem and Phloem
In each of the boxes below illustrate the formation of the xylem and phloem as they run through different regions of the plants.
Leaf Cross Section
Stem Cross Section
Root Cross Section