Parts of a Flower
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Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 3
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Flower, Plants, Science, Pollination
Lesson Description: Students will learn parts of the flower and the pollination process in order to satisfy SC.3.L.14.1: Describe structures in plants and their roles in food production, support, water and nutrient transport, and reproduction. Students will watch a video about the flower parts and their role in the process of pollination. Students then will have a chance to learn more through various additional resources before taking a ten question quiz.

  • SC.3.L.14.1 Describe structures in plants and their roles in food production, support, water and nutrient transport, and reproduction.
Video : Structure of a Flower
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Quiz : Parts of a Flower Quiz
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
Is this statement true or false: All living things reproduce.
Question #2

What is the scientific name for the green color stalk holding up the flower and petals?

Question #3

What does the first whorl contain? (Hint: The first whorl is still green.)

Question #4

What is in the second whorl?

Question #5
In a short sentence, explain why petals are bright in relation to pollinators such as bees and butterflys.
Question #6

What is the male reproductive part called in the flower and what does it contain?

Question #7

How many parts does the female reproductive part have?

Question #8

What adjective best describes the stigma?

Question #9

What is the tube like structure that connects the stigma and ovary?

Question #10
True or False: The female reproductive cells in an ovary are called anthers.
Resources : Interactive Activity Game: Labelling Flower Parts
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Interactive Labeling Game: Flower Parts
Students can practice labeling the flower's parts.
2nd Interactive Labeling Game: Flower Parts
Students can engage in another labeling activity.
Look Inside a Flower!
SciShowKids shares a video examining a real Lily Flower.