Discovery Lab Sheet

1. Have one person from each cooperative lab group collect the materials:

1 table knife, 1 plate, 1 paper towel, 1 of each structure labeled A, B, C and D.

2. Examine each structure using your senses (except taste). Record your observations below.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Directions: Record the following observations on the back of this lab sheet.

3. Carefully cut through the middle of structure A from the top to the bottom. What do you observe about the inside of A? How would you describe it? Draw a cross section of the structure and label it “A.”

4. Repeat step 3 for structure B, structure C and structure D.

5. Clean up – Have one person from each group collect and throw away all plant pieces and paper. Make certain that tables are clean. Put knives back into their container.