03 Trees and Flowers
👩🏫 Teacher’s Guide
Objective
Students will explain how trees and flowers are plants with parts that help them live and grow.
Vocabulary
plant, root, trunk, stem, leaf, flower, seed
Teaching Notes
- Bring in a real leaf or small plant, or use clear photos if plants are not available.
- Help students name plant parts: roots, stem or trunk, leaves, flowers, seeds.
- Make a simple chart to show what plants need: soil, water, air, and sunlight.
- Connect to science habits: careful looking, gentle touching, and thoughtful questions.
- Encourage students to notice trees and flowers around their school or homes.
🧒 Student Worksheet
Concept and Helping Material
Definition. Trees and flowers are plants. Plants are living things that need soil, water, air, and sunlight to grow. They have parts that work together to keep the plant alive.
Helping ideas and samples:
- Roots hold the plant in the ground and take in water and nutrients from the soil.
- Stems and trunks stand tall and carry water from the roots to the leaves and flowers.
- Leaves help the plant make food from sunlight, water, and air.
- Flowers make seeds so that new plants can grow later.
Vocabulary and Definition
- — a living thing that usually has roots, stems, and leaves
- — the part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water
- — an elephant’s long nose used for smelling, drinking, and grabbing
- — the part of a plant that holds up leaves and flowers
- — a flat, green part of a plant that makes food
- — the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds
- — a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant
Words to Learn
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Sentences to Fill In
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- 03 Trees and Flowers connects to .
- A is an idea we use in this lesson.
- I can use one new word, , in a sentence today.
- I can share one thing I learned with my family at .
- I can listen and take turns when we talk about .
🧪 Think & Respond Q&A
What is different between trees and flowers?
What is something both plants need?
How do roots help a plant?
How does a flower help a plant?
Why do some plants grow tall?
What happens if a plant does not get water?
Where do you see plants in real life?
Why are leaves important?
How can you tell a tree from a flower?
How would you explain plants to a younger child?
Hands-On Experiment or Activities
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What You Need:
- One safe leaf or small plant (or clear photos)
- Paper and crayons
- Labels or small sticky notes
What You Do:
- Look closely at the plant. Point out the roots, stem or trunk, leaves, and any flowers or buds.
- Draw a tree or flower and label each part with a small word card or sticky note.
- Make a class list of what plants need to stay healthy.
- If possible, “adopt” one school plant and help water it on a schedule.
Think and Talk:
- What might happen if a plant never gets water?
- Why do you think flowers are bright or colorful?
Reflection
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- Name one plant you see often. What part of it do you notice first?
- What can you do to help plants around your home or school?
- Why are plants important for people?