How water is transported in plants
I can investigate the way in which water is transported in plants.
How water is transported in plants
I can investigate the way in which water is transported in plants.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Plants use their roots to absorb the water they need from the soil.
- The functions of a stem are to provide support for the plant and to transport water and nutrients.
- Water travels from the roots, up the stem to the leaves and flowers.
- Changes in plants can be observed over time.
Keywords
Roots - The part of a plant that anchors it in the soil is called the root. Roots take in water and nutrients for the plant.
Stem - The stem of a plant supports the leaves and flowers.
Absorb - To absorb is to soak something up.
Transport - To transport something is to move it from one place to another.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that water is taken into the plant through the leaves or flowers, due to the way water can sometimes be seen pooling there after rain.
Use the slide deck and lesson activities to support pupils’ understanding that water is absorbed by the roots of a plant, then transported via the stem, and that the flowers and leaves are not able to take in water.
To help you plan your year 3 science lesson on: How water is transported in plants, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 science lesson on: How water is transported in plants, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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