Functions of plant’s parts

A function is the purpose of something. Each

plant structure has a function.
The function describes what each structure
does.
What is the most important part in
the plant?
 Roots
The roots of a
plant keep the
plant in the
ground ‘ soil ’.
Without roots
a plant would
fall over.
Roots also take
in nutrients
and water from
the soil.
Can you see
where the roots
are on this
plant?
roots
 Stem
The stem
helps to keep
the plant
upright.
It carries
water and stem
food up from
the roots.

Can you see

where the stem
is on this
flower?
Leaves
Leaves are very important
as they make food for
the plants.
Leaves are made to catch
the sunlight because plants
need sunlight to
make food.
Leaves come in all sizes
and shapes.
Leaves come in lots of
different colours.

Can you see where the

leaves are on this
beanstalk?
Flowers

Flowers look pretty and

come in lots of
different colours.
They can also
smell lovely.

These colours and smells

are important because
they attract bees, birds
and butterflies.

Makes the seeds .

Fruits

Fruits hold the

seeds inside of
them
seeds

Grows into a
new plant
 Who am I ?
Game

I help keep the plant up right

Stem
 Who am I ?
Game
I take sunlight to make food
for the plant

Leaf
 Who am I ?
Game
I grow into a new plant

seed
 Who am I ?
Game
I look pretty &smell good and
make the seeds

Flower
 Who am I ?
Game
I take nutrients & water from
the soil to the stem

Roots
 Who am I ?
Game
I hold the seeds and keep
them safe

Fruit
 Who am I ?
Game
I grow into a new plant

seeds
 Who am I ?
Game
I carry the water and nutrients from
the roots to the rest of the plant

stem
 Who am I ?
Game
I keep the plant in the ground

Roots