Children also need to observe every 1-2 days to see if roots or stems have grown. Observations should be written in the child's journal with a picture. Parts of a Plant Use the proxima with computer software that illustrates the parts of a plant to show to your class. Point out and discuss the function of each of the parts. Compare the parts of the plant to human functions.
Students draw the plant parts and functions in their journal.
A celery experiment is going to be used to show how water travels through the plant. Take dried out celery and cut off the bottom. Place the celery stick in cold water with a red or blue food coloring. Place another celery stick in water without food coloring. The students predict what will happen.