Sexual Reproduction in Plants

Plant Structure
LO’s:
•Recall the parts of a flower (L4)
•Describe the function of parts (L5)
•Explain how a part is suited to
function (L6)
 Starter!
• List as many plant parts as you can
remember.

You have 2 minutes!!

 petal

anther

stigma

filament
style

ovary
ovule
recepticle

sepal
 Functions
• Using the function descriptions around
the room, match them to the correct
part.

You have 5 minutes!

 Filament Supports & holds anther. Part of stamen.

Anther Part of stamen, contains pollen.

Ovary Eggs stored here, join with pollen.

Stigma Sticky to catch pollen.

Petal Brightly coloured

Stamen Male part of flower. Makes pollen. Made up

of anther & filament.
Carpel Female part, seeds made here. Consists of
stigma, style, ovary.
Stem Green stalk. Provides support.

Sepal Special leaves form ring around bottom.

Protect the buds.
Style Supports stigma

Receptacle Top part of stalks where flowers attached.

 Flower dissection
• Carefully remove the parts of a flower
• Lay it out on he bench.
• Sketch it in your book.
• Label what each part is & what it does.
 Questions
1. Does a flower have more or less male
parts than female parts?
2. Why do you think this might be
important?