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What the parts of a plant do

Year 3 · Lower Key Stage 2 · S3-PLANTS — Functions of roots, stem, leaves and flowers; water transport

Draft — awaiting teacher review

Builds on: How plants grow (Year 2)

I

Concept Anchor

Roots take in water. The stem carries water up to the leaves. Leaves use light to make food. Flowers attract insects and make seeds.

Worked example

Why does a plant wilt when its stem is cut?

  1. 1.The stem carries water.
  2. 2.A cut stem cannot carry water up.
  3. 3.So the leaves dry out and droop.
II

Guided Check

Which part of a plant makes seeds?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 3S3-PLANTS — Leaves make food·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which part of a plant makes its food?

    Q2Year 3S3-PLANTS — Water transport·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Celery is put in blue water. Later its leaves turn blue. What does this show?

    Q3Year 3S3-PLANTS — Role of flowers·Problem Solving·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Why do many flowers have bright petals?