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Assessment Statements:

Plant Diversity

5.5.3	Distinguish between the following phyla of plants, using simple external recognition features: bryophyta, filicinophyta, coniferophyta and angiospermophyta.
9.1.2	Outline three differences between the structures of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants.

 

Plant Structure

9.1.1	Draw and label plan diagrams to show the distribution of tissues in the stem and leaf of a dicotyledonous plant.
9.1.3	Explain the relationship between the distribution of tissues in the leaf and the functions of these tissues.
9.1.4	Identify modifications of roots, stems and leaves for different functions: bulbs, stem tubers, storage roots and tendrils.
9.2.4	State that terrestrial plants support themselves by means of thickened cellulose, cell turgor and lignified xylem.

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Unit Activities List:

Plant cells and tissue notes (doc)

Plant cells and tissues presentation

External plant drawing lab (doc)

Root structure lab (doc)

Root notes (doc)

Roots presentation

Stem notes (doc)

Stem structure lab (doc)

Leaf notes (doc)

Leaf structure lab (doc)

Stem and leaf notes presentation

Diagrams for structure quiz (doc)

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