Q2W4 Science
Q2W4 Science
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION IV – A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF RIZAL
CAINTA SUB-OFFICE
SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNIT – 1
Gen.RicarteSt.,Brgy.San Juan, Cainta, Rizal
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to :
- Identify label (know)/ draw find read recognise record write (do)/ discuss
(value)
II. Subject Matter
A plant is a living organism that produces food for themselves and acts as the primary source
of nutrition for all life forms on earth. Plants are also the only source of oxygen in nature.
What are the Different Parts of a Plant
Broadly, plants have two organ systems: A) the root system and B) the shoot system.
A typical diagram of a plant body consists of three parts: 1) roots, 2) stems, and 3) leaves,
each having specialized functions. Apart from these basic parts, a flowering plant also
contains 4) flowers and 5) fruits.
The root system covers the underground parts of a plant, which include the roots, tubers,
and rhizomes, whereas the shoot system consists of parts found above the ground, such
as leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits.
1. Roots
It is the part that lies below the surface of the soil. The top part of a root (root apex)
is covered by a covering known as root cap.
Functions
Absorbing water and minerals from the soil
Storing food for future use
Producing plant growth hormones
Anchoring the plant firmly to the soil and providing support
Developing new plants from the roots of the old plant (vegetative reproduction)
2. Stems
They are found above the ground and are structurally divided into nodes and
internodes. The regions where leaves are found are known as nodes, whereas the
areas in-between the nodes are called internodes.
Functions
Providing strength and support to buds, flowers, leaves, and fruits
Storing food mainly in the form of starch
Transporting food, water, and minerals to all parts of the plant body
Developing new plants from the stem of the old plant (vegetative reproduction)
3. Leaves
They are mostly found above the ground and attached to the stem. A leaf consists of
three main parts: i) the petiole, ii) leaf base, and iii) lamina or leaf blade.
Functions
Making food for the plant with the help of sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water
through photosynthesis
Helping in reproduction such as in Bryophyllum, a group of sprout leaf plants
Helping in evaporation from the aerial parts of the plant by transpiration
Apart from these main functions, leaves of some plants are modified to form tendrils,
that help in climbing (e.g., pea plant) or spines, helping in protection (e.g., cactus).
Some leaves may turn fleshy to store food (e.g., onion plant).
4. Flowers
They are the most colorful and attractive parts of a plant. A flower contains four
main parts:
a) Sepals: Green parts of a flower found below the petals that protect flower buds
from injury.
b) Petals: Colorful parts of a flower found above the sepals that help in pollination.
c) Stamens: Consists of an anther and a filament. They are the male reproductive
part of a plant producing male sex cells or spermatia.
d) Carpel: Consists of stigma, style, and ovary. They are the female reproductive
part of a plant producing female sex cells or ovules.
Functions
Helping in the sexual reproduction of plants
Stimulating pollination in plants and fertilization of the ovule
5. Fruits
They are the ripened ovary found in flower after fertilization. The ovules after
fertilization make the seed, which is then fertilized to form new plants.
Functions
Protecting the growing seeds
Helping in the dispersal of seeds and thus in plant reproduction
Thus although each part of a plant has its specific functions, they all work in combination
to provide distinct advantages in plant growth and survival.