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Competencies
C-1.3, C-3.1, C-4.5, C-6.2

· Critical Thinking
· Creativity
· Understanding
· Art-integrated Learning
21st CENTURY SKILLS
· Problem Solving
2 Structure and Functions
· Hands-on Learning

of a Plant

Warm Up • Critical Thinking

A plant has root, stem, leaves, flowers and fruits. Which
parts of the plant are shown in the picture? Name them.

PARTS OF A PLANT

ere are two main parts of a plant. ese are root and shoot.

Root

e part of a plant that grows under the soil is called the root. e root is of

two types: Tap root and Fibrous root.

Tap root

A single main root that grows downwards from the base of the stem is called
tap root. It gives out many side branches. Plants like pea, bean, gram, turnip,

radish and carrot have tap root.

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