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TASK 1: THE PARTS OF A FLOWER
In this activity, you will observe a flower and try to identify its different parts. You will learn how these different parts help in the reproduction of plants.
Estimated time to complete:
Total time: 1 hour
Active time: 1 hour
You will need these materials:
a microscope (preferred) or a magnifying glass
1 flower from a flowering plant of your choice (a flower with large parts, such as a daylily or a tulip, is preferred)
2 microscope slides
2 coverslips
a glass plate (if using a magnifying glass instead of a microscope)
a scalpel or a small steak knife
Hypothesis and Data Collection
Part A
Examine the flower you chose for the task. Identify the parts you can see. Using your fingers, try to feel the structures you can see and record your observations. Write down your prediction about what you will see when you observe these parts under a microscope or a magnifying glass.
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Part B
Research the different parts of a flower. Be sure to use credible sources. Enter the label for each part of the image in the table below.

Parts of a Flower
Enter label here
A.

B.

Part C
Carefully remove the petals and sepals. Look closely at the remaining parts of the flower. Describe the structures you can see now that the petals are gone.
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Part D
Now that you have observed the internal parts of the flower, write the names of the structures in the diagram. If necessary, do some more research online. Enter the label for each part of the image in the table below.

Parts of a Flower
Enter label here
A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Part E
Remove a filament and anther from the flower, and write down your observations. Then, shake the pollen grains from the anther onto a microscope slide, add a drop of water, and place a coverslip on it. Observe the slide under a magnifying glass or a microscope. Describe the differences between the observations made with the naked eye and under magnification. If using a microscope, record specific observations for each magnification used.
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Part F
Now, cut the style into half and write down your observations. Cut the ovary as shown in the diagram, and squeeze its contents out on a microscopic slide. Add a few drops of water, and add a coverslip. Examine the contents under a magnifying glass or a microscope, and write down your observations.
Stay safe! You must have adult supervision while you use the knife.

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Analyze and Extend
Part A
How did your predictions about the different parts of the plant compare with your observations?
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Part B
The anther and pollen are the male reproductive parts of the plant. Using your observations from your investigation, how do you think pollen plays a role in reproduction?
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Part C
The style is the female reproductive part of the plant. Based on your observations, how do you think the style plays a role in reproduction?
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Part D
Explain why the structures in flowers increase their odds for reproduction.
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Part E
Do you think the plant that this flower comes from reproduces sexually or asexually? Explain your answer.
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TASK 2: CHARACTERISTICS OF PINECONES
In this task, you will observe two pinecones and write down your observations. You will learn how these different parts help reproduction in plants.
Estimated time to complete:
Total time: 1 hour
Active time: 1 hour
You will need these materials:
2 real pinecones (from nature or from a craft store)
2 clear 16-ounce glasses
1 cup cold water
1 cup hot water

Hypothesis and Data Collection
Part A
Observe the structure and texture of two pinecones. Record your observations. What do you think will happen if you put the pinecones in water? Write down your predictions.
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Part B
Put one pinecone in each glass. Cover one pinecone with hot water and the other with cold water. Observe and record the changes in the pinecones every five minutes for one hour.
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Analyze and Extend
Part A
How did your predictions differ from your observations?
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Part B
When a pinecone is open, it disperses its seeds. Based on your experiment, can you tell what weather conditions are needed for pine trees to release their seeds? Explain your answer.
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Part C
When it is humid outside, the air contains a high amount of water vapor, the gaseous form of water. How do you think high humidity would affect dispersal of pinecone seeds?
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Part D
Many pine trees grow in the taiga, the largest habitat in the world. Using credible sources, such as NASA, research the typical climate conditions in the taiga. Explain why the structure of pinecones helps ensure successful reproduction in the taiga.
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