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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
The Reproductive Parts of Plants
and their Functions
Science – Grade 5
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Quarter 2 – Module 5: The Reproductive Parts of Plants and their Functions
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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
The Reproductive Parts of Plants
and their Functions
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Science – Grade 5 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

The Reproductive Parts of Plants and their Functions!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Science – Grade 5 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

The Reproductive Parts of Plants and their Functions!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

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 Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do

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 What I Need to Know

This module was locally made as you continue your learning process at home and
helps you to:

- discover and understand the purpose of every creation in this world, specifically
the existence of a flower, on how it plays a significant role in the reproduction of
some plants. It will make you believe that regardless of how simple things are,
they can make a big contribution to our environment.

- provide opportunities for learners to be the young scientists of this generation

through self-discovery and independent learning. It will help you to come out of
new alternatives in accordance with the situation we are all in to.

- develop deeper appreciation in everything that is around us and genuinely care

for all living organisms to become a good role model of this nation.

After completing this module, the learner must be able to:

1. describe the reproductive parts in plants and their functions (S5LT-IIf-6)

2. differentiate perfect flower from imperfect flower
3. identify the distinct characteristics of the complete flower and incomplete
flower
4. understand the importance of flowers in plant reproduction

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 What I Know

A. Direction: Identify the main parts of a flower using the jumbled letters given.

B. Direction: Classify the given parts of the flower according to where they belong.

6. anther 7. filament 8. ovary 9. stigma 10. Style

Male Reproductive Parts Female Reproductive Parts

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 Lesson
The Reproductive Parts of
8 Plants and their Functions

Have you ever wondered why some plants bear flowers while others do not?
Are these flowers just an accessory part of a plant to make it more attractive to
insects? Let’s find the reasons by which they are created for.

All living organisms, including plants, continuously reproduce themselves.

But unlike humans and animals, some plants can make their offspring by using their
parts such as roots, stems, and leaves. However, in the flowering plants also known
as the angiosperms, they reproduce by means of their external part which is the
flower.

In your fourth-grade level, you learned that there are so many types of plants
everywhere. It may differ in its physical attributes like size, shape, color, and smell.
You also learned about the necessary things in order for plants to grow. They need
sunlight, air, and water to make their own food through the process of
photosynthesis.

In this lesson, you will observe and discover that some plants utilize their
flowers to reproduce. Many species of plants contain both male and female parts
within each flower. The male part, the stamen, consists of the anthers at the top,
supported by the filament. The anthers produce pollen which contains the male
gamete. The female part, known as the pistil (carpel), has a stigma at the top where
pollen attaches, and the ovary at the bottom containing ovules, the female gametes.
Between ovary and stigma is the style.

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 That information is barely an overview of the functions of the reproductive
parts in a flower. Together, let us find out how these parts may be similar and at the
same time, be different from other living things when it comes to their functions in
making their young ones.

What’s In

In your previous lesson, you have tackled the different modes of

reproduction among some animals. With this, identify how the given vertebrates
reproduce. Write A on the blank if the baby animal is born alive and write E if it is
hatched from an egg.

_____1. frog _____6. pig

_____2. horse _____7. dog
_____3. pigeon _____8. turtle
_____4. carabao _____9. lizard
_____5. crocodile _____10. elephant

Notes to the Teacher/Facilitator/Learner

This module focuses on describing the different parts of a flower that

make up the male and female organs. It will give you an idea of the specific
function of each part in order for them to reproduce as stated in the MELC
(Most Essential Learning Competencies) in Science 5.
"describe the reproductive parts in plants, and their functions"(S5LT-IIf-6)

In addition, as you go along with this module, it will help you classify
the flowers whether they are perfect or imperfect; complete or incomplete by
merely identifying their existing parts.

Not only will this improve your cognitive skills but also enrich your
affective domains to be aware of the significant purpose of a flower and to
sincerely care for our Mother Earth.

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 What’s New

In making this lesson more exciting, let’s have an activity first. Have your
notebook and ball pen with you and follow the directions given.

1. Read the poem below to tell you some clues on where to get at least two real
flowers of different kinds at your place. It will be best to have a gumamela as
the other one.

(Note: Be reminded that picking flowers in some areas are prohibited, in

that case, try to ask permission from the owner.)

Flowers
Flowers, flowers everywhere,
In the garden, in my hair.
In the vase and at the store,
On the table, on the door.
What a lovely time of year,
Flowers blooming, bringing cheer.

1. After having a quick tour of your garden, even at the store or at the door, as
stated in the poem, carefully observe the parts of gumamela and the other
kind of flower that you found.
2. Gently pull out the petals to expose the male and female parts of the flower.
Lay them on a piece of paper.
3. Locate the female and male parts of the flower.
4. Do the same with the other flower.
5. Compare the parts of gumamela with the other kind.
6. Use this illustration as your guide:

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  Do they have the same parts?
 What are the male reproductive parts that can be found in your Flower A
and Flower B?
 How about the female reproductive parts present in Flower A and Flower
B?

The Parts of the Flower

Flowers, as one of the obvious parts of plants, differ in number, size, shape,
and arrangement among species. Having a very significant role in plants, each
reproductive part has its simple yet complicated function. It includes the following:

The Male Reproductive Parts

Stamen- it is the male reproductive and pollen-producing part of a flower. It

includes a slender filament supporting the anther.
Filament- it holds the anther in a high position for the release of pollen and
to make it accessible to insects
Anther- it holds the pollen sacs where the pollen or male gamete is produced

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The Female Reproductive Parts

Pistil/Carpel - it is the female reproductive part that is mostly found at the center
of a flower. It includes the stigma, style, ovary, and ovules
Stigma- it is the sticky portion at the top of the style which receives pollen grains,
then lets it germinate, and finally reaches the ovary
Style- it is the narrow and elongated connective tissues between the stigma and
ovary. It is tall enough to trap pollen grains
Ovary- it is the enlarged basal part which contains the ovules or embryo sacs. It
holds the egg cells which are to be fertilized by the sperm from the pollen grains.
Ovules- these are the unfertilized and immature seeds

The Accessory Parts

Petals – the most obvious part of the
flower. Most petals are brightly-
colored to attract insects for
pollination. They are collectively
called, “corolla.” They may contain
perfume and nectar glands.
Sepals – these are the outer parts of
the flower that enclose a developing
bud. They support the base of the
flower and protect it when not yet
blooming. They are usually green
and are collectively called “calyx.”
Receptacle – is the enlarged upper
end of a flower stalk where parts of
the flowers are attached.

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 What is It

After knowing that flowers are the sexual reproductive unit of a plant that
functions to produce and house gametes (sex cells). There are also some bases for a
flower to be classified:

Perfect Flower and Imperfect Flower

• perfect flower - has male (stamen) and the female (pistil) reproductive parts. If
both are present in a flower, it is said to be a perfect flower. Examples are
gumamelas, roses, morning glories, carnations, and lilies.

lily carnation

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• imperfect flower - has only either the pistil or stamen alone. Some examples are
the flowers that can be found on melon, cucumber, or squash plant.

male squash flower female squash flower

Complete Flower and Incomplete Flower

• complete flower – from the name itself, it has a complete set of structures.
These structures are the receptacle, sepals, petals, stamen, and pistil

• incomplete flower - lacks one of the said structures

Follow-up Questions:

• Can a perfect flower be incomplete? Why?

Yes, because a flower only needs to have both the male and female parts to
be called as such. While having the stamen and the pistil as a perfect flower, it
may be lacking one or more parts and get considered as an incomplete flower.

• Can a complete flower be imperfect? Why?

No. for a flower to be complete, it needs to have all the structures including
the reproductive and accessory parts. On the contrary, an imperfect flower has
only either the pistil or stamen; therefore, it cannot be a complete flower.

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 What’s More

Let’s have some activities to check what you’ve learned. Follow each
instruction carefully.

A. Direction: Identify the Reproductive Parts of Plants by writing them in the

appropriate space or you may write the answer in your Science notebook.

B. Direction: On the line before the number, write M if it is a male organ, F if it

is a female organ, and A if it is just an accessory part.

____ 1. Style ____ 6. Pistil

____ 2. Ovule ____ 7. Calyx
____ 3. Corolla ____ 8. Ovary
____ 4. Stamen ____ 9. Anther
____ 5. Receptacle ____ 10. Stigma

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 C. Direction: Match each part with its function by connecting them with a line.
Then write the letter of your answer before each number.
FUNCTIONS PARTS
_____1. a collection of petals A. style
_____2. holds the pollen sacks B. calyx
_____3. a term used for a group of sepals C. ovary
_____4. supports the base of the flower D. petals
_____5. its bright colors attract pollination E. sepals
_____6. structure which receives the pollen grains F. stigma
_____7. holds the anther in a high position for the G. anther
release of pollen
_____8. connects the stigma to the ovary, also traps H. corolla
pollen grains
_____9. holds the egg cells which are to be fertilized by I. filament
the sperm from the pollen grains.
_____10. protects the flower when not yet blooming and J. receptacle
also supports the base of the flower
K. Pollen Sacks

What I Have Learned

Direction: Complete the generalization by choosing the right answers from the
list of words in the box below.

I therefore conclude that the male part of the flower is called the (1) __________
consists of the (2) __________ and (3) __________. While the female part of the flower
is called the (4) __________ consists of the (5) __________ and (6) __________.

A perfect flower has both male and female (7) __________ parts while (8)
__________ flower has only one. On the other hand, a complete flower has a complete
set of (9) __________ and (10) __________ flower lacks one of these parts.
Word Bank
anther filament imperfect
incomplete ovary pistil
reproductive stamen stigma
structure style

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 What I Can Do

After being aware of the importance of flowers in every plant, we, as care takers
of the One Above, are responsible for all these creatures.

Find out how you could save Mother Earth from being destroyed. Put a ()
checkmark before the number that shows proper care of plants; (x) cross before the
item that does not.

___ 1. Plants should get a sufficient amount of sunlight.

___ 2. Let the flowers, vegetables, and fruits get attack by the insects.
___ 3. Too much heat and too much cold are just all right for the plants.
___ 4. Watering the plant is necessary for its rapid growth and healthy life.
___ 5. We should take time to water the plants regularly at proper intervals.
___ 6. Plants should be sprayed with a dilute solution of a suitable insecticide.
___ 7. For proper growth, plants need sufficient fertilizers or manure of the right
type.
___ 8. The absence of sunlight can also grow plants properly and can turn it green.
___ 9. Baby plants need to be protected from too much heat by putting grass-roof
over the plant-bed.
___ 10. Agricultural scientists advised to spray the affected parts over certain
insecticides to kill insects or pests.

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 Assessment

A. Direction: Read the sentences carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer
and write it on the space provided before the number.

___ 1. What kind of flowers are gumamela and lily?

a. complete b. imperfect c. incomplete d. perfect
___ 2. Which of the following is not found in the pistil?
a. filament b. ovary c. style d. stigma
___ 3. Which part holds and catches the pollen grains?
a. anther b. ovary c. stigma d. style
___ 4. What classification of a flower that lacks one basic structure?
a. complete b. imperfect c. incomplete d. perfect
___ 5. What is this flower that has only one reproductive part, either stamen or
pistil?
a. complete b. imperfect c. incomplete d. perfect

B. Direction: Complete the table below by writing the parts of the flower which
perform the given function below.

Parts Functions

6. It is where all the parts of the flower are attached.

7. It protects the other parts of a flower when it is still a bud.
8. It contains the female gametes or the sex cells called the
ovum.
9. It is made up of two lobes that hold pollen sacs and pollen
grains.
10. It is a swollen structure at the end of the style that catches
the pollen grain.

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 Additional Activities

A. Have fun while answering this Crossword Puzzle.

Across

1 grains that contain the sperm cells of the flower

3 sticky opening of the style
5 base of the flower that bears the flower parts
6 pollen-bearing portion of the flower
8 enlarged base containing the eggs

Down
1 flower stalk
2 colorful part of the flower
4 stalk of the anther
7 protects and holds the bud

filament ovary pedicel petal pistil

pollen receptacle sepal stamen stigma
Word Bank

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B. Identify the part of a flower being described inside each circle. Use
arrows to point the correct part.

__________ 2. A long
__________ 1. The
slender stalk that
the sticky bulb at
connects the
the center where
stigma to the ovary.
the pollen lands.

__________ 3. __________ 4.
Part where The oval-
pollen is shaped
produced in structure;
the anther, produces
at the top of and bears
stalk like the pollen.
filament.

__________ 6. It
__________ 5. A
includes stigma to
threadlike
receive pollens and
structure that
ovary to produce
holds the anther.
ovules.

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Additional Activities: Assessment:
Additional Activities:
Across A.
1. pollen
3. stigma 1. d
1. Stigma 2. a
2. Style 5. receptacle
3. c
3. Stamen 6. stamen
4. c
4. Anther 8. ovary 5. b
5. Filament B.
6. Pistil Down 6. receptacle
1. pedicel 7. sepal
2. Petal 8. ovary
4. filament 9. anther
7. sepal 10. stigma
What I can do: What’ more:
What I have learned:
1. / B.) C.)
1. Stamen
2. X 2. Anther 1. F 1. H
3. X 3. Filament 2. F 2. G
4. / 4. Pistil 3. A 3. B
5. / 5. Stigma 4. M 4. J
6. / 6. Style 5. A 5. D
7. / 7. Reproductive 6. F 6. F
8. X 8. Imperfect 7. A 7. I
9. / 9. Structure 8. F 8. A
10. / 10. incomplete 9. M 9. C
10. F 10. E
What’s More What’s New: What’s In: What I Know:
A. Anther • Answers may vary 1. E 1. petal
B. Filament • Male parts are 2. A 2. stamen
C. Stamen stamen, anther and 3. E 3. pistil
filament 4. A 4. sepal
D. Petal
• Female parts are 5. E
E. Sepal 5. receptacle
pistil/carpel stigma,
F. Receptacle style, (and ovary)
6. A
G. Stigma 7. A 6. Male
H. Style 8. E 7. Male
I. Ovary 9. E 8. Female
J. Ovule 10. A 9. Female
K. Ovules 10. Female
Answer Key
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