Parts of a Plant

Botany begins with the whole plant, then examines parts. This follows the Montessori principle of moving from whole to parts.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Cultural Studies
• Learning area: Botany
• Level: Ages 3-5

Objectives

• Identify basic plant parts
• Understand plant part functions
• Develop scientific vocabulary

Materials

• Parts of a Plant puzzle
• Real plant specimens
• Nomenclature cards

Instructions

1. Present real plant or puzzle. 2. Name parts: root, stem, leaf, flower. 3. Discuss function of each part. 4. Match nomenclature cards. 5. Examine real plant parts.

Educator tip

Use real plants whenever possible. Dissecting a real plant is more memorable than puzzles alone.

Assessment

Child names plant parts and explains basic functions.

More from Cultural Studies

• Animal Classification
• Timeline of the Day
• Sink and Float Experiment
• Music: Bells and Pitch
• Parts of a Leaf
• Parts of a Flower
• Life Cycle of a Butterfly
• Flags of the World