OBJECTIVE

Students will identify the main parts of a plant: seed/fruit, leaf, root, and flower. Students will understand that we eat different parts of plants in our everyday diets. Students will practice observation and categorization skills through hands-on activities.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

What are the parts of a plant?

MATERIALS

• Large poster or diagram of a labeled plant (seed/fruit, leaf, root, flower)
• Real plant samples (e.g., carrots, lettuce, apples, broccoli)
• We Eat ALL Parts of the Plant Worksheet
• Crayons or markers

PROCEDURE

Introduction

1. Discussion:
   • Show the plant diagram and ask:
     • “What do plants need to grow?”
     • “What are some plants you know we eat?”
   • Explain that plants have different parts: seeds/fruits, leaves, roots, and flowers.
2. Visuals and Real Samples:
   • Hold up plant samples and ask:
     • “Which part of the plant is this?”
     • “Do we eat this part?”

Hands-On Exploration

1. Plant Sorting Game:
   • Divide students into small groups.
   • Give each group plant samples or pictures.
   • Have them sort items into categories: seed/fruit, leaf, root, flower.
2. Class Discussion:
   • Share sorted groups with the class.
   • Highlight examples:
     • Seed/Fruit: Apple, sunflower seed, tomato
     • Leaf: Lettuce, spinach, kale
     • Root: Carrot, radish, potato
     • Flower: Broccoli, cauliflower

Worksheet Activity (15 minutes)

1. Instructions:
   • Hand out the worksheet.
   • Ask students to draw a picture of each plant part (seed/fruit, leaf, root, flower).
   • Next to each drawing, have them write or draw an edible example of that part (e.g., draw an apple for “seed/fruit”).

Wrap-Up and Optional Tasting (5 minutes)

1. Review:
   • Ask students to share their worksheets.
   • Reinforce the idea that different plants give us different parts to eat.