This is an introductory presentation that can be used to teach children about plants and the function of each plant.

1. Plants Rachel Bock EDU 290 Central Michigan University http://www.flowers.vg/garden/flowers.htm

2. Plant Parts & Their Functions Every part on a plant has an important role. www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/parts.html

3. Roots Anchor the plant Roots generally grow beneath the ground Provides support http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/pla01/01pla01.htm

4. Root Hairs Absorbs water and nutrients for the plant Stores food http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/pla01/04pla01.htm

5. What is the point of nodules on roots? Nodules contain bacteria which takes in nitrogen from the surrounding air and creates fertilizer for the plant http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/pla01/05pla01.htm

6. Stems Supports the plant Carries food and nutrients from the roots and the leaves to other parts of the plant http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/willow/stem-info0.gif

7. Stem Structure Part that carries water and nutrients Part that transports food Phloem Xylem http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/pla01/09pla01.htm

8. What forms can stems come in? Herbaceous Woody http://www.fotoartglamour.com/tag/plant-images/page/5 http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artfeb08/bj-lilies.html

9. Leaves Where the food is made http://www.komodomedia.com/images/leaves.gif Process called photosynthesis

10. Photosynthesis http://www.ecofriend.org/images/photosynthesis-process_9.jpg

11. Flower Parts en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Evercat/flower

12. Flowers are? The reproductive part of the plant They are the part that contains pollen & eggs called ovules

13. The End!!