Living things and the processes of life
 The processes of life

Pupil Activity

Materials:

selection of flowers e.g. daffodil, petunia, lily
hand lens
scissors

Method:

• Obtain a single flower and examine it closely with a hand lens.

• Compare the number of petals, sepals, and stamens on your flower with those of other flowers from the same plant and the other types of flowers being examined by other groups.

• Do all the flowers from the same plant have the same number of petals, sepals, and stamens?

• Do flowers form different plants have the same number of petals, sepals and stamens?

• With a pair of scissors, cut the flower lengthwise and lay the flower open and examine the inside of the flower carefully.

• How many pistils do you see?

• Draw a diagram of your flower.

• Colour the structures of the female reproductive system with a coloured pencil.

• Use a different colour to indicate the structures of the male reproductive system.