Science·Organisms & Life Processes·conceptual
How Plant Parts Work
Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots absorb water and nutrients, stems transport materials, leaves make food, flowers enable reproduction
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is diving deeper into how living things work — understanding plant life cycles from flower to seed, discovering how plants transport water, and learning about the important roles of skeletons, muscles, and proper nutrition.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe the function of roots (absorb water and minerals from soil)
- Explain that the stem transports water up and food around the plant
- State that leaves use sunlight to make food and flowers produce seeds for new plants
Assessment prompt
Can How Plant Parts Work explain why a flower needs roots underground and leaves up top — what job does each part do?
Standards alignment
Y3.Sci.P.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Functions of plant parts
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2