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Pretty Plants




            Olaf has feet for walking, eyes for seeing, and a mouth for talking .
         Each part of a plant does something special for that plant . Explore and
           learn about the parts of a typical plant by going on a scavenger hunt .




                            ACTIVITY
                       Plant Scavenger Hunt

                                                                        What You Need:

          1  Look at the plant       3  With an adult, walk          • Notebook
              diagram, and think         through your yard,          • A pen or pencil
              about the different        a park, or even a
              parts of plants.           garden center. Look
                                         for and check off the
                                         plant parts described
          2  In your notebook,           on your list.
              create a checklist
              of plant parts to                                        Leaves make food
              look for on your                                          for the plant by using
              scavenger hunt.                                           sunlight, air, and water.
              Write down items
              such as flowers,
              seeds, and                                                  Fruits protect
              roots. Use the                                             and scatter the seeds.
              plant diagram
              for help!

                                                                        Flowers attract
                                                                         pollinators.





                                                                       Stems support the
                                                                        plant and move water
                    Seeds grow into new                                 and nutrients through it.
                    plants.





                                                                      Roots hold a plant in
                                                                       the ground and take up
                                                                       water and minerals from
                                                                        the soil.
          note: You can also take pictures of the plant parts,
          print them out, and use them in the next activity!


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