Life Cycle of Plants
Test on Nov. 20th
Vocabulary
Germinate- to sprout and begin to develop into a seedling

Seedling-the new plant that develops from an embryo and has roots, a stem and leaves.

Pistil- the central part in a flower where seeds form

Petal- the the brightly colored part of a flower that helps attract birds, bees and other insects to a flower

Stemen- the part of a flower that produces pollen, which is needed to form seeds


Pollen- the powdery grains in a flower, they must be carried from a stamen to a pistil in order for seeds to form.

Fruit- the part of a flower that forms around a seed.

Cones- the part of a conifer that produces pollen or seeds

Scales- a cone’s woody part on which seeds grow

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Draw the parts of a flower: 

Draw the parts of a seed:

What is the difference between pollination and germination?

In what ways do seeds scatter?

What is the life cycle of a conifer?

How do plants respond to light, water, and the pull of gravity?

How do plants protect themselves?