7.02 Anatomy of a Plant

There's even more to explore! Classifying plants was only the first step in making sure the Bio Dome project is a success. The success of this project depends on knowing as much as we can about plants. As you continue to help Dr. Ramie in her research on plant life, your next task is to have some fun exploring plant parts. As you explore, use your Travel Log to record some observations relating to:

• typical plant cells
• typical plant parts

Open and print the chart we've prepared to help you track your research. Use the resource sites in your investigation. Be prepared to share your findings.

Plant Cells and Plant Parts

Web Resources

Web Resource 1: Cells Alive

• For plant cell organelles use the following website to help you with your research.
• Choose "plant cell" and then follow the interactive.
• You can roll your mouse over the image to see the names of the organelles.
• Click the name of the organelle to see a description of the structure and function of the organelle.

Cells Alive: Plant Cells

Web Resource 2: The Great Plant Escape

Move through the pages of the tutorial to determine the information about plant parts.

In Search of Green Life

Great Job! You've done it! We now have the basic knowledge we need to understand the anatomy of a plant. Complete this jeopardy game to check your understanding.

Access the self-check: Plant Anatomy

Text-only version

Well done! Dr. Ramie would be proud of your progress. I know I am!

Head on into the Travel Log tab and report your findings.