ES-LS1.A-1a
Masterplant
Game Info for Teachers
COMBINED RATING
4.6 Stars
TEACHERS (65)
4.7
STUDENTS (48029)
4.4
LENGTH
25 Minutes
GRADES
3
4
5
CAPABILITIES
ES
Spanish Language Support
Text-to-Speech Support
Saves Progress
Description
You will help raise and take care of a rose that you can name and personalize with accessories. You'll have to feed it, help it grow and protect it from predators!
Vocabulary Words
germinate
root
stem
leaf
flower
fruit
thorn
prickle
fertilizer
photosynthesis
defense mechanism
plant
thorn
internal structure
external structure
archaic
reproduce
seed
spore
vascular
nonvascular
seedless
fern
pollinator
pollinate
nectar
stigma
stamen
ovule
ovary
Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Plant Structure and Function. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.
Main Concepts
Some plants grow from seeds.
When organisms grow, they become larger over time.
Tubes within a plant stem move water and nutrients upwards from the plant roots, allowing the plant to grow.
The roots of a plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil and also give the plant support.
A plant stem gives a plant structure and supports the growth of the plant.
The strength and covering of a plant stem helps protect it from its environment.
Photosynthesis occurs when plants absorb energy from sunlight through their leaves.
Structures that protect organisms from their environment help them to survive.
Sharp external structures on plants, such as thorns or prickles, help protect plants from predators.
All organisms have structures, which are the physical parts that make up an organism.
External structures are located on the outside of an organism.(ES)
Internal structures are located within an organism.
Plants that have structures that transport food and water throughout the plant are called vascular plants.
Some plants reproduce with spores instead of seeds.
Examples of plants that reproduce with spores are ferns and mosses.
External structures of plants that produce seeds include roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.
Examples of vascular plants are trees and flowering plants.
Plants are sorted into the following groups: seed producers and non-seed producers.
Examples of nonvascular plants are moss, liverworts, and hornworts.
The ovaries in a flowering plant allow it to reproduce.
Flowering plants have ovaries, which are located inside the flower and produce seeds.
The properties of flower petals, such as color and shape, help attract pollinating animals.
The structures in an organism have different purposes, or functions.
The functions of internal and external structures work together as part of a system in an organism.
The functions of internal and external structures support an organism’s survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from the stamens to the stigma of a plant.
Pollination is necessary in order for a plant to reproduce.
Survival is the ability of an organism to stay alive in its environment.
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
What do plants need to survive? What happens during photosynthesis? What happens during germination?
After the Game
What is the difference between a vascular and nonvascular plant? What are some organisms that help to pollinate flowers?
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Game Details
Difficulty
Content Integration
Lexile Level
705