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Anatomy of a Dandelion

The illustration highlights three visible parts of a dandelion rather than presenting a broad plant-life-cycle lesson. Labels point to individual seed structures, the yellow flower head formed from many small ray flowers, and the plant's large root. The arrangement supports close observation of structures above and below ground. It can serve as a concise reference when learners describe how the familiar flower, dispersing seeds, and root belong to one plant.
Grades
Grades 3–5
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Updated Aug 10, 2021

Subject
Earth Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science
Topic
Poster, Dandelion
Resource types
Parts of and Anatomy of, Worksheets & Printables
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A beautiful hand-illustrated watercolor print is showing a poppy and all the printables/parts-of-and-anatomy-of">parts of its anatomy. It can be used to brighten up a room or as an educational print.
To create a lasting and tactile item, I highly recommend printing the file onto watercolor paper. It creates a beautiful finish and looks like you are handling original paintings.

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Learning objectives

  • Identify three labeled structures on a dandelion illustration

  • Distinguish the flower head from the individual seed structures

  • Locate the dandelion root in relation to its above-ground parts

Teaching tips

  • Pair the illustration with a real or photographed dandelion for a label-to-specimen comparison.

  • Ask learners to describe which labeled structures appear above ground and which remains below ground.

Skills covered

  • Diagram reading — learners connect labels with botanical structures

  • Plant-part identification — learners distinguish flower, seed, and root features

  • Scientific observation — learners describe visible relationships among labeled parts

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Core concepts

  • Dandelion anatomy

  • Plant structures

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