Here are your goals and key ideas to learn in Case #5!

When you finish this case, you should be able to:

• List the parts of a bulb.

• Describe the differences between a bulb, rhizome, and tuber.

• Tell how bulbs and tubers are used as food.

• Discuss how plants reproduce without seeds -- and ways you can grow a variety of plants without spending money.

• Grow plants from bulbs and rhizomes.

• Grow plants from tubers and be able to identify tubers found at home.

• Dissect bulbs and other plant parts that are available.

While you're solving the mysteries, pay special attention to these key ideas:

• Some plant parts may look different, but are actually able to do similar jobs.

• Plant parts can take on different forms.

• Plant stems can be horizontal.

Continue on to the Facts of the Case.