Chapter 23 – Bio II – Plant Structure & Function

Chapter 23 Study Workbook all (word) or Chapter 23 Study Workbook all (pdf)

 

Nice website for overview notes & diagrams: http://leavingbio.net/FLOWERING%20PLANTS.htm

Tutorial: Pearson BioCoach: Plant Structure & Growth

 

3.3 Biological Sciences A: structure & function in the plant kingdom

 

23.1 Specialized Tissues in Plants (23.1 PPT:  31 slides)

Identify the principle organs of seed plants

Explain the primary functions of the main tissue systems of seed plants

Contrast meristems with other plant tissues

1. Fill in Notes – “Seed Plant Tissues” (seed plant tissue notes key)

2. Answer Seed Plant Tissue review questions on the back of the notes

3. 23.1 Study Workbook

List & explain the functions of the four types of plant tissues

Describe the different types of each kind of tissue

Differentiate between a monocot & dicot root diagram & label both

 

Seed Plant Tissue Quiz (20)

               

23.2 Roots (23.2 PPT:  27 slides)

Describe the main tissues in a mature root

Describe the different functions of roots

1. Label & color the monocot & dicot root diagrams

2. Fill in Notes – “Roots” (roots notes key)

3. Answer Root review questions on the back of notes

4. 23.2 Study Workbook

Distinguish between primary & secondary roots

List 7 adaptation of roots

Explain the role of the different areas of a root

 

Root Quiz (40)

 

Root Lab (44) – follow Lab instructions

Demonstrate mastery of the root

Become familiar with the primary growth of roots

To study root systems & their adaptations

To understand the origin of primary root tissues

To examine the microscopic structures of roots

 

23.3 Stems (23.3 PPT:  27 slides)

Describe the main functions of stems

Contrast the processes of primary growth and secondary growth in stems

1. Fill in Notes – “Stems” (stem notes key)

2. Label Stem diagrams

3. Answer Stem Review Questions

4. 23.3 Study Workbook

Describe the internal & external structures of stems

Explain 6 Stem adaptations

Describe how stems carry out their function

 

Stem Quiz (32)

 

Stem Lab (40) – follow lab instructions

Study the macroscopic structure of a woody dicot stem

Examine the microscopic structure of herbaceous & woody diot stems

Examine the microscopic structure of a monocot stem

Compare the structure of a monocot & dicot stem

23.4 Leaves (23.4 PPT:  24 slides)

Describe how the structure of a leaf enables it to carry out photosynthesis

Explain how gas exchange in leaves relates to homeostasis

 

1. Fill in Notes – “Leaves” (leaf notes key)

2. Label Leaf Diagram

3. Leaf Review Sheets

4. 23.4 Study Workbook

Distinguish between simple/compound, palmate/pinnate & leaf arrangements

List 3 leaf adaptations

Explain how & when stomata open & closes

Label & describe leaf structures

 

Leaf Quiz

 

 Leaf Lab (44)

Observe & identify structures in a leaf

Explain how the structure of a leaf aids in its function

Explain & demonstrate the function of stomata

Demonstrate transpiration in a leaf

 

23.5 Transport in Plants (23.5 PPT:  15 slides)

Explain the process of water movement in a plant

Describe how the products of photosynthesis are transported throughout a plant

23.5 Study Workbook & 23 vocab review

 

 

Supplemental fill in notes – hormones, tropisms & circadian rhythms

                Define tropism & distinguish between different types

Discuss the role of auxins in plant growth

Explain why timing is important in plant life cycles

Define the term vegetative reproduction & discuss its importance to society

Predict the effect of various factors on root growth

Investigate phototropism in oat or corn seedlings

 

Review

Review crossword (15)

 

Topic: Botany (Structure, Function & Growth) Test

 

Good site for WebQuest: http://www.mcwdn.org/Plants/PlantsMain.html

 

Plant Growth & Propagation / Plant Growth Lab Set Up