Plants Lesson 1: Parts of a Plant

Even though we can't see them under the soil, all plants have roots that carry water into the plant.

The roots act like straws and drink in water from the soil to keep the plant hydrated.

The roots also keep the plant firmly in the ground so that it does not blow away on a windy day!

Once the water travels up the roots it enters the stem.

The stem supports the plant by keep it standing up tall.

The stem also carries water and nutrients from the soil to all the parts of the plant.

The leaves are the food making factory of a plant.

Leaves use sunlight, water, and air to create food that the plant needs to stay alive.

The flower is the part of the plant that makes seeds for new plants to grow.

With the help of animals, wind, and people, pollen from flowers is spread to other flowers.

As a result new seeds are formed so that plants will continue to spread and grow.