Introduction to Plants

Review

Lesson Summary 

  • Plants feed most other organisms. They also perform many other services. 
  • Three organs (structures) commonly found in modern plants are roots, stems, and leaves. 

Lesson Review Questions

Recall 

  1. What are plants? What do plants need? 
  2. How do plants grow? 
  3. Outline the general life cycle of a plant.

    Apply Concepts 
  4. Choose one of the three main organs of plants: roots, stems, or leaves. State the primary function of the organ, and then explain how the organ's structure suits it for its function.

    Think Critically 
  5. Why would life as we know it be impossible without plants?