Make a Living Diagram

 

Equipment

• A recycled piece of card such as a panel from a cereal box
• Double-sided sticky tape
• Pencils
• An area with a variety of wild plants

 

Create your own labelled diagram of a plant including the following:

 

Roots – Anchor the plant into the ground and they absorb water and minerals from the soil.

 

Stem – Holds the plant upright and transports nutrients, minerals and water between the roots, leaves and flowers.

 

Leaf – Uses the sunlight’s energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into food for the plant (photosynthesis)

 

Flower – The reproductive organs of the plant are in the flower. The flowers are colourful and often fragrant to attract pollinators.

 

Bud – Protects the developing leaves and flowers.