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GRADE 7 PLANTS

At the conclusion of this unit you will understand that…

• Structure and function of plant tissues, organs and organ systems are interdependent.

Inquiring scientific minds will be able to answer these essential questions...

· How does the structure of a plant affect its function and the environment?

Key Scientific Concepts/Vocabulary…

cellulose	vascular plant	nonvascular plant	stomata	guard cell
xylem	phloem	cambium	gymnosperm	angiosperm
monocot	dicot	root	stem	leaf
seed	pollen	pollination	stamen	pistil
ovary	germination	ovule	stigma	style
fruit	petal	filament	anther	sepal
photosynthesis	chlorophyll	tropism

Young botanists will be able to….

· Identify the characteristics shared by all plants.

· Explain how plants with or without seeds are important to the environment.

· Describe the structure and functions of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.

· Explain the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms.

· Identify the parts of a stem, leaf, root, seed, flower and their functions.

· Describe how plants may respond to light and gravity.

· Select appropriate lab equipment.

· Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of lab equipment.

· Effectively communicate results.