Flower Anatomy
Learning Target
Understand how specialized flower structures contribute to the reproduction of plants
Success Criteria
I have predicted how plants reproduce
I have predicted the parts of a plant necessary for reproduction
I have learned and diagrammed the basic parts of a flower necessary for successful reproduction
MS-LS1-4. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
Parts of a Flower
As a team...
Discuss how you think plants reproduce
What is necessary for plants to be able to reproduce?
What is the process for plant reproduction?
What are the parts of a flower?
Flower Anatomy Article
The following article explains reproduction in plants. It includes information about the reproductive organs and the process of pollination and fertilization.
Take notes as you read.
Flower Anatomy Diagram
Study the following diagram and create a diagram in your notebook.
Virtual Flower
In this virtual lab you will show your knowledge of the different parts of the flower by dissecting two different flowers. Click the flower to begin.
In your notebook...
Write a description of how specialized flower structures contribute to the reproduction of plants.
Use information from the diagrams and virtual lab to add details.
Extreme Pollination
Have you ever wondered how mistletoe came to be growing on a different kind of tree? It is because mistletoe is a parasite! The story of how it gets to its host tree is an interesting, though kind of disgusting story!
#italwayscomesdowntopoop
