Newsletter

1. Poem
A little seed for me to sow,
A little earth to make it grow,
A little hole, a little pat,
A little wish and that is that,
A little sun, a little shower,
A little while …
19/14/2015
Fun Fact
Do you know
that there are
some plants
that eat
Insects?
What is a Plant?
A plant is a living organism which makes its own
food by a process of Photosynthesis by absorbing
sunlight and water. Plants also make oxygen
which is a waste product of photosynthesis.

2. Why are Plants important?
Plants are essential for the ecosystem. They are pro-
ducers and provide energy for consumers. They are im-
portant because they are the only organisms that can
get energy directly from the sunlight. This happens
through a process called photosynthesis. The plants use
the energy from the sun to grow and reproduce and
they absorb nutrients and
Parts of a Plant
Root– Roots are the lower parts of a plant that can
be found in the soil. Roots absorb nutrients and
moisture from the soil for the plants to grow. They
also help the plants to stand upright.
Stem-The stem is the upper part of the plant it is
usually green when the plant is small and as it grows
older the stem becomes as wood. Branches also grow
from the stem.
Bud– A bud the shoot from which leaves or flower
parts grow.
Leaves –Leaves give trees their food. They turn sun-
light into food energy through photosynthesis and al-
so make the oxygen for us to breathe.
Flowers– Some plants have flowers. Flowers are
know as the beauty of the plant and some contain
seeds. They help in the reproduction of the plant
Did you know
that the Bamboo
plant can grow
up to 3.28 feet