Pollination: Flowers and Bees (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Plants have specialized structures: roots anchor the plant and absorb water, stems transport materials, leaves capture sunlight, and flowers produce seeds for reproduction.

Key Words

membrane
chloroplast

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Ecosystems and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

Model natural selection: scatter colored paper scraps on grass. Time how long it takes a partner to pick up each color. Which color survived longest? Why?

Step 3 — Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 — Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What part of a plant absorbs water from the soil?