Parts of a Plant
Identify roots as the part of a plant that grows underground
Understand that roots absorb water and hold plants in place
Develop curiosity about how plants grow and survive
“He will be like a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and doesn't fear when heat comes, but its leaf will be green; and it will not be anxious in the year of drought, neither will it cease from yielding fruit.”
— Jeremiah 17:8 (WEB)Just as plant roots provide strength and nourishment, God provides spiritual roots that help us grow strong in faith
Today's BibleMouse science adventure explores the hidden world of plant roots! Remind children about yesterday's plant growth journal and ask what they remember about how plants begin to grow.
Roots are like the plant's feet - they hold the plant in the ground and drink water from the soil. Without roots, plants would fall over and couldn't get the water they need to grow!
Carefully remove a small plant from its pot to examine its roots. Use a magnifying glass to look closely.
Simpler: Just look at roots and touch them
Challenge: Compare roots of different plants
Recap what we learned about roots today
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore plant stems and how they help plants grow!
Preschoolers are naturally curious about the world around them. This lesson uses hands-on exploration to introduce plant science.
Children might get frustrated if roots break or soil gets messy
Child's ability to point to roots and describe their purpose