Parts of a flower

L/O: Understand the structure and function of the male and female parts of a flowering plant

Starter: Name as many different parts of a flower as you know already.Extension: Draw and label a diagram showing these parts.

Success Criteria:A* - Explain in depth how flowers link to their function.A – Explain how the parts of the flower are adapted to their function. B – Describe the function of each part of the flower. C – State the names of each part of a flower.

PetalsStigma

Anther

FilamentOvary

Sepals

OvulesNectaries

Style

Label your diagram on your worksheet

Carpel

female parts

Stamen male parts

What do the parts do?

Sepals- protect the flower when it is a bud

Petals- colourful to attract the insects

Nectaries- give out sugary liquid to attract insects

Stamen- anther produces male sex cells (pollen)

Carpel- stigma traps pollen

Style is where pollen tube grows down to female sex cells.

Carpel- ovary produces female sex cells (ovules)

Add these notes into your table on your worksheet

Tasks for todays lesson

1. Make sure the first page of your ‘Parts of a Flower’ worksheet is complete

2. Working in pairs-complete the flower dissection-everyone MUST fill in the second page of their OWN worksheet

3. Collect your Seed Germination Group Investigation results

4. Complete your poster (it must be ready to be handed in for assessment at the BEGINNING of NEXT lesson)