English National Curriculum - Science Science

6. Explain how plants gain minerals, nutrients and water

Mission Objectives

Discuss how plants gain water and nutrients from the soil

Explain the role of xylem and phloem

Explain what happens to plants if they don’t have the nutrients they need

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xylem

the tissue in plants which transports water and minerals

deficient

not having enough of something

phloem

the tissue in plants which transports sugars and other products

nutrient

a substance required for healthy growth

nitrogen

an important mineral needed for plant growth

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Resources: Each group will need: eight small plants, two trays, labels, soluble fertiliser, ruler or string to measure and graph paper. Alternatively, this could be done as a whole class demonstration.

Handout: An investigation sheet for the students to complete.

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