SC.4.L.16.1 Plant Reproduction Lesson Gu

Open Ended

Why is the process of plant reproduction important for the survival of flowering plants?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the main processes involved in plant reproduction?

• Pollination

• Seed dispersal

• Photosynthesis

• Germination

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the stem in a plant?

• To support the plant and transport water and nutrients

• To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• To produce seeds

• To attract pollinators

Open Ended

Explain the function of the ovary in a flowering plant and why it is important for reproduction.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the flower is responsible for attracting pollinators?

• Petal

• Stamen

• Ovary

• Pistil

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reproductive parts of a flower?

• Stamen

• Pistil

• Petal

• Ovary

Open Ended

Describe the stages in the life cycle of a bean plant as shown in the diagram.

Open Ended

Why do flowers need pollinators?

Multiple Choice

Which plant part is NOT involved in its reproduction?

• seed

• flower

• fruit

• root

Multiple Select

Which of the following steps are part of the procedure to test if seeds need light to germinate?

• Label circles with LIGHT and NO LIGHT

• Put seeds in the middle and add water

• Cover seeds with clear plastic top

• Plant seeds in outdoor soil

Multiple Choice

What materials are needed to test if seeds need light to germinate?

• Petri dishes, seeds, water, measuring circles, clear cups

• Soil, fertilizer, sunlight, ruler

• Plastic bags, sand, thermometer, pencil

• Leaves, stems, flowers, water

Open Ended

What does the word 'germination' mean in the context of plant reproduction?

Open Ended

Describe the process of a seed growing into a seedling. What changes do you observe?

Multiple Choice

Which part of a plant cycle of life is shown in the picture?

• seed growing into seedling

• blossom growing into fruit

• seedling growing into plant

• seed growing into fruit

Multiple Choice

The inside of a bean seed is shown in the diagram. Which statement describes what must occur for the bean seed to develop into a plant?

• The seed must germinate.

• The seed must be pollinated.

• The seed must double in size.

• The seed must be carried to a different location.

Multiple Select

Based on the images and categories in the seed dispersal chart, which of the following are methods by which seeds can be dispersed?

• Water

• Animal Fur

• Animal Droppings

• Wind

Open Ended

What is the main difference between seed dispersal by wind and seed dispersal by animals?

Open Ended

Explain how seed dispersal helps plants survive and grow in different environments.

Multiple Choice

The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to ________.

• germinate at the same time

• move to the same place to grow

• move farther away from the parent plant

• compete with one another for minerals in the soil

Open Ended

Which process of plant reproduction would you like to learn more about or found most interesting: pollination, seed dispersal, or germination? Explain your choice.

Multiple Choice

What are the main processes involved in sexual reproduction in flowering plants?

• Pollination, fertilization, seed dispersal, and germination

• Photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration

• Growth, dormancy, and decay

• Water absorption, nutrient uptake, and flowering