English National Curriculum - Science

3. Investigate the way in which water is transported within plants

Mission Objectives

Identify the parts of a plant responsible for water transport

Understand how water is transported within plants

Apply understanding to predict what will happen in an experiment

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absorb

to soak up

transpiration

the process of water evaporating from the leaves

root hairs

the part of the roots that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil

tube

a cylinder shape with a hole, like a straw, through which liquid can move

anchor

to hold something in place firmly

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Resources: Onion in a jar of water from the previous lesson. Celery in dyed water (prepared 2 days before), chopping boards and knives, magnifying glasses, pencils and the handout. Cut white flowers, such as white carnations, roses or tulips, a vase, water and dye.

Core Handout (2): A space for the children to include an observational drawing. A space for children to write what they think will happen to the flowers, and draw a picture to support their explanation.

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