B2 Organs of plants

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 1

B2 Organs of plants

Learning objectives

You can describe the structure and function of roots, stems and leaves.

You can name organ systems in plants and list their functions.

Difference between Herbaceous and Woody plants

What did we see so far?

What is the definition of an organ?

1. Part of an organism without a function
2. A thing you use to digest food
3. Part of an organism carrying out a task
4. A living thing

Which organ do you see here?

1. Stomach
2. Lung
3. Intestines
4. Liver

Which organ do you see here?

1. Heart
2. Liver
3. Abdomen
4. Stomach

Which organ do you see here?

1. Gullet
2. Windpipe
3. Small intestine
4. Large intestine

Which organ do you see here?

1. Lung
2. Heart
3. Stomach
4. Spleen

Which organs do you see here?

1. Lungs
2. Bronchi
3. Kidneys
4. Intestines

Plants

Plants also have organs.

Part of an organism that performs a specific function.

A plant is an organism.

Discuss: Which organs do plants have?

Which organs did you
come up with?

Roots

- Taking up water and minerals from the soil

- Keeping the plant firmly anchored in the ground

- Storing food reserves

How can you see roots have these functions?

Root hair

Tap root

Lateral root

Stems

- Transport substances

- To give the plant rigidity 

(make it sturdier)

Herbaceous plant

Rigidity because of water

Woody plant

Rigidity because of wood

Woody plant

Herbaceous plant

Leaves

Making food for the plant

Vascular system

• water and minerals travel from 

the roots to the other parts of 

the plant

• glucose travels from the leaves 

to the other parts of the plant.

Remember Photosynthesis!

Exercises

Basic 2: Organs of plants

1, 2, 3, 4, 6