(Science G5) - Unit 1: Life Cycles of Flowering Plants

Plant (noun)

A living thing that grows in the ground, like a sunflower in a garden.

Flower (noun)

The bright part of a plant that makes seeds, like a red rose.

Seed

A small object that grows into a new plant, like a bean kernel.

Stem

The long part that supports a plant, like a tall celery stalk.

Leaf

A green part of a plant that catches sunlight, like a flat maple shape.

Root

The part underground that drinks water for a plant, like a carrot.

Petal

A soft, colourful part of a flower, like a dress for a blossom.

Pollen

A fine yellow powder that helps make seeds, like dust from a flower.

Pollinator

An insect or bird that moves powder between flowers, like a bee.

Nectar

A sweet liquid that flowers make to feed insects, like honey.

Anther

The part of a flower that makes yellow powder, like a tiny tip.

Stigma

The sticky top part of a flower that catches powder, like glue.

Stamen

The male part of a flower that makes powder, like a thin stick.

Filament

The stalk that holds up the powder-making part, like a thread.

Soil

The dark earth where plants put their roots, like mud in a pot.

Cycle

A set of events that happens over and over, like the changing seasons.

Stage

One specific part of a plant’s growth process, like a step in a game.

Moss

A soft green plant that grows on wet rocks, like a fuzzy carpet.

Scent

A pleasant smell that a flower makes, like perfume.

Pesticide

A chemical used by farmers to kill unwanted pests, like a poison spray.

Flowering (Adjective)

Having blooms that turn into seeds, like a cherry tree.

Bright

Full of strong light or rich color, like a sunny morning.

Stricky

Feeling like glue, like honey on your finger.

Ripe

Ready to be eaten, like a red strawberry.

Tough

Very strong and hard to break, like a thick shell.

Rough

Having a bumpy surface, like a tree trunk.

Smooth

Having no bumps or rough parts, like a glass window.

Thin

Not thick or wide, like a piece of paper.

Plant

To put a seed in the ground, like a farmer does.

Produce

To make something new, like a tree making fruit.

Absorb

To take in water or liquid, like a sponge.

Pollinate

To move pollen between flowers, like a bee working.

Reproduce

To make more of the same kind, like a cat having kittens.

Fertilise

To join pollen and eggs to make a seed, like a natural recipe.

Attract

To pull something closer, like a magnet with metal.

Germinate

To start growing from a seed, like a bean in water.

Shrivel

To dry up and get smaller, like a grape becoming a raisin.

Stick

To stay attached to something, like glue on paper.