08. Plant Kingdom Vital Functions Charts
This collection of illustrated charts invites children to discover that plants are living organisms carrying out essential processes that allow them to grow, survive and reproduce.
Through clear visual presentations and accessible scientific explanations, children learn that although plants appear motionless, they perform complex functions that sustain life on Earth. Each chart presents one vital function in a progressive and engaging way, encouraging scientific observation and helping children understand the relationships between plants and their environment. Includes 14 illustrated charts covering: Respiration Digestion Root growth direction Absorption zone Nitrogen assimilation Water uptake and transport Transpiration Photosynthesis Seed dispersal Plant sensitivity Plant defense mechanisms Germination Fertilization Final synthesis chart 24-page printable PDF. Designed to complement the Montessori Botany curriculum while fostering scientific reasoning and a deeper understanding of plant life. Montessori Purpose: To understand the vital functions of plants by exploring how they obtain nutrients, breathe, grow, reproduce and interact with their environment through scientific observation and reasoning.