Grade 1

Parts of a plant and their jobs

Notice root, stem, leaf, and flower in a simple way using real plants and child-friendly language.

Category: World Around Us 8 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Point to each part on a real plant or picture first. Then say one simple job that part does.

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R Picture card
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Root

plant part

Talk about how roots stay in the soil.

Example: Roots help the plant stay in the soil.

S Picture card
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Stem

plant part

Point to the part that holds the plant up.

Example: The stem holds the plant up.

L Picture card
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Leaf

plant part

Connect leaves to food-making in a simple way.

Example: Leaves help the plant make food.

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