What is a Stem?
The stem is the main part of a plant that grows above the ground. It supports the leaves, flowers, and fruits, and also serves as a transport system for water and nutrients.
Functions of the Stem
The main functions of the stem are:
- Support: The stem provides structural support to the plant and keeps it upright.
- Transportation: It transports water, nutrients, and sugars from the roots to the leaves and other parts of the plant.
- Storage: Some stems store food and water for the plant to use when needed.
- Herbaceous stems: These are soft and green, and are found in non-woody plants.
- Woody stems: These are hard and rigid, and are found in trees and shrubs.
- Modified stems: Some plants have modified stems that serve specific functions, such as storing water or food.
- Node: The point on the stem where leaves, flowers, or buds are attached.
- Internode: The area between two nodes.
- Bud: A small, undeveloped shoot that can grow into a leaf, flower, or new stem.
- Cambium: The tissue that produces new cells for growth and repair.
Types of Stems
There are different types of stems, including:
Parts of a Stem
The main parts of a stem include:
Activities
Here are some fun activities to learn more about stems:
◂Science Worksheets and Study Guides Kindergarten. All About Animals
Coloring Worksheet
Birds 
Coloring Worksheet
Birds Coloring Worksheet
Bugs Coloring Worksheet
Bugs Coloring Worksheet
Butterfly life cycle Coloring Worksheet
Butterfly life cycle Coloring Worksheet
Farm & Zoo Coloring Worksheet
Farm & Zoo Coloring Worksheet
Frog life cycle Coloring Worksheet
Frog life cycle Coloring Worksheet
Interdependence Coloring Worksheet
Interdependence Coloring Worksheet
Offspring Coloring Worksheet
Offspring Coloring Worksheet
Reptiles & Fish Coloring Worksheet
Reptiles & Fish Coloring Worksheet
What animals need Coloring Worksheet
What animals need
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Science, Kindergarten, Adopted 2017 – The provisions of §§112.11-112.16 of this subchapter shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.
Knowledge and skills.
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to:
sort plants and animals into groups based on physical characteristics such as color, size, body covering, or leaf shape
identify basic parts of plants and animals