Flower Dissection

Grab your lab coat ... it's time to get your hands dirty. Please review the lab safety procedures found in the Course Information area. You'll be working with a sharp object so you need to be extra careful.

Purpose: investigate and observe the reproductive parts in flowers.

Material list:

• Large flowers. (For example, a lily is a great flower for this activity. Azaleas and hibiscus work well too.) Contact your instructor if you need other alternatives.

• Cutting board.

• Scalpel, single-edged razor blades, or small sharp kitchen knife. (Safety reminder: Cut with sharp edge of blade facing away from you. Cut slowly and carefully so you don't damage your cutting surface, hands, or the flower specimen.)

• Magnifying glass.

• A camera (a 12-exposure disposable will do—have your pictures developed onto a CD so that you can submit them as part of your report).

Directions:

1. You will find the directions for this lab at the website below.
2. Complete Exercise One—steps 1 through 20.
3. Use the Lab Report to record your findings.

How do flowering plants reproduce?

Lab Report

• Open, save, and print your Lab Report.
• You will submit your report to your instructor.

Lab Report

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