Flowers – Classroom

♫ Flowers, flowers, pretty flowers ♪

Did you know that most flowers are hermaphrodites? Our botanists will show us how plants play an essential in keeping the balance of life on Earth. They will learn about their fascinating modes of reproduction by dissecting a real flower called Astro. From male and female reproductive organs to pollinators for seed dispersal and germination, flowers will no longer be a secret to us! And nothing will be wasted with a small tasting of the nectar of their flowers to end the best science workshop ever!

For 30 more minutes, come discover Quebec’s magnificent spring flowers in mixed forest!

Objectives at the elementary level:

• Describe the parts of the anatomy of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds).
• Associate the parts of a plant with their general function.
• Describe the forms of sexual reproduction in plants (pistil, stamen, pollen, seed and fruit).
• Describe the stages of a flowering plant’s growth (pollination, fertilization, fructification, seed dispersal, germination and flowering).
• Dissect a flower in the classroom.

Objectives at the secondary level:

• Describe the parts of the anatomy of a plant and their functions.
• Distinguish between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.
• Describe the role of gametes in reproduction.
• Describe the forms of asexual reproduction in plants (e.g. budding, cutting, formation of rhizomes and tubers, as well as layering).
• Describe sexual reproduction in flowering plants.
• Dissect a flower in the classroom.