PLANT UNIT:










Classifying Plants: Read pg. 522-530
• Take notes on vascular non-vascular plants (give 2 examples of each)
• Angiosperm/ Gymnosperms brief overview.
• Note differences and similarities between Monocot and Dicot plants.
• Copy figure 14.7 on pg. 525 into notes.
• Answer questions #2, 5 on pg 530.


Vascular Systems of Plants: Read pg. 531-534
• What is a vascular bundle? What do they consist of?
• Copy figure 14.15 both diagrams into notes ( compare Monocot and Dicots)
• What are some differences in structure and function between a xylem and phloem?
• Where is the plants major storage of food? How does it get to the other cells of the plant that require this energy to sustain life?

Structure and Functions of a Plant: Read pg.535-547
The Leaf:
• What re the structures and layers of the leaf? ( refer back to photosynthesis from previous unit)
• List the function of each part of the leaf. ( Epidermis, stoma, spongy and palisade cells, and of course the vascular bundles)

The Stem:
• Write out all bolded terms know some examples of unique stems that are above and below ground.
• Note the differences between a Monocot and Dicot stem in terms of how it looks. Also, note what the cortex and pith are

The Roots:
• What is the function of the roots?
• How do roots differ from a Monocot and Dicot? What types of roots would be best suited in specific landscapes or geological regions?
• Copy figure 14.35 into your notes. Make sure to label the diagram.
• Name the four layers of a root. Describe the function of each layer.
• Copy figure 14.36 into your notes. Label it.
• Pg. 549 – 551 answer the following questions. #2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,15,28,30,31

Plant Tropisms: Read pg 562-565

• Define tropism. What does it control? What factors will affect plant tropisms?
• Explain the differences between a positive and negative tropism.
• Summarize phototropism, gravitropism, and Thigmotropism.
• Explain Nastic movement.

There will be no unit test!
This information will appear on the final exam!