Science: Class 5: Chapter 3

Lecture 4: Structure of Seed

This lecture explains what a seed is, its main parts, and how each part helps in the growth of a new plant. Students learn about the seed coat, micropyle, embryo, cotyledons, radicle, plumule, and endosperm. It covers the difference between endospermic and non-endospermic seeds, and how cotyledons and endosperm provide food to the embryo. The lesson also introduces terms like hypocotyl, epicotyl, and hilum, with simple definitions and diagrams. By the end, learners can identify seed parts, explain their functions, and understand the early growth process (germination). Worksheets and a test reinforce key concepts.