Transcript xylem and phloem

Plant Poster Project
Working together to understand xylem,
phloem and photosynthesis!
Plant Poster Project
Each table group will create a poster of a tree (it
can look like any tree but will include important
information on the trunk and leaves.)
In the trunk, include strips of information about
xylem and phloem, and show the direction of
movement in these tubes.
In the leaves, include facts about photosynthesis
and plant organs.
Materials
 You will receive:
1 white construction paper for the background
1 sheet of green leaves for writing facts.
1 blue strip for xylem, 1 pink strip for phloem
You may use:
markers, crayons, coloring pencils, scissors, glue
sticks, tape, your imagination!
Materials continued
Textbooks – From Bacteria to
Plants
Laptops – be smart about your
research
Student study guides
Word Wall
Names
Write the first and last names of all three people,
and the period #, in the TOP LEFT CORNER.
Here are some ideas to create your
tree…
Write xylem facts on
the blue strips, and
phloem facts on the
pink strips. Make an
arrow tip to show the
direction the
materials flow.
Write as many
facts as you can
about
photosynthesis, life
cycle, functions of
plant parts, etc.
on the green
leaves!
Then cut them
out.
Example leaf
Draw a tree trunk.
Arrange the leaves
where you want
them to go.
Check the
arrangement
before gluing!
Add roots
and grass
line.
Add xylem and phloem facts.
Glue on the
xylem and
phloem facts,
in the correct
directions.
Glue on the leaves. Add branches.
Color in the
tree, sun,
grass, sky,
etc.
Neatly label
parts of the tree
and things that
are needed for
photosynthesis.
Be ready to turn
in your poster at
the end of class!
Make sure your
poster reflects
work you are
proud to turn in!
Who is doing what job in the group?
Everyone should be working on the
details of this project
You will present your work
Everyone uses their notes and handouts
to contribute ideas.
Everyone helps to cut, glue, color, etc.