Looking at the parts of a plant

What an exciting afternoon we had yesterday! As part of our work on plants we looked at real plants to observe the different parts.

We very carefully teased the soil away from the roots of the plant. We were amazed at the length of the roots. We measured them and discovered that they were longer than the plants themselves.

We then carefully sketched the plants and labelled the parts of the plant and stated their jobs.

We had a great time examining the plants and gained so much knowledge.

Crafully removing the soil from the roots.

Francesca was REALLY inspired by this lesson!

Look at these roots!

Mrs Collin has now taken the plants home and planted them in pots for her garden. How lucky is she? She has called them her Scarlet Macaw Plants!