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How do vascular plants move water?

Objectives

Students will:

  1. Observe the vascular tissue of a vascular plant.
  2. Identify monocots and dicots by vascular tissue arrangement.

Skills Needed

Students must be able to:

  1. Describe the function of xylem and phloem in vascular plants.

Materials Needed

Students will need:

  1. 1 wide celery stalk with leaves
  2. 2 clear plastic or glass cups
  3. red and blue food coloring
  4. measuring cup
  5. ruler
  6. water
  7. knife
  8. cutting board
  9. paper towels
  10. red and blue colored pencils