The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Describes the roles played by the roots, stems, leaves, and the other parts of plants

Viewers are shown the immense diversity of the plant kingdom and how to identify seed plants. Detailed diagrams show the different parts of a plant, and animation segments show how water and nutrients move through the plant

Students will explore the basic parts of a plant including the stem, roots, and leaves. The video describes the functions of each of these plant parts using many real-world examples that students will recognize easily. Important terminology includes: tap root, fibrous root, stem, sap, nutrients, and leaf. Includes guide

Several important activities including photosynthesis, reproduction, growth and germination are investigated in this video. Students will learn how these processes are related to the structure of plants. Important terminology includes: photosynthesis, germination, growth, flower, pistil, stamen, pollen, pollination, and reproduction. Includes guide

Presents some of the amazing structures evolved by plants in order to transport their seeds

Explore the deciduous types of trees that lose their leaves each year

Describes a world in which "Seeds go where the winds blow and the waters flow."

Natural progression from plant to seed and back to plant again

Learn that all green plants require a minimum of essential elements in order to grow

Learn the four parts of a plant, what a plant needs to live, and try some experiments at home