Plants: Growth & Needs — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. sun
2. soil
3. seed
4. grow
5. air
6. water
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Plants need sun from the sky to grow big.
Plants use sunlight to make food for growing.
2. Plants drink water through their roots.
Roots pull water from the soil up into the plant.
3. A tiny seed can grow into a big plant.
Seeds hold a baby plant that sprouts and grows.
4. Plants need air to breathe, just like us.
Plants use gases in the air to stay healthy.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Plants need sunlight to live.
True False
Sunlight helps plants make food to grow strong.
2. Plants can grow without any water.
True False
Plants dry up and die if they get no water.
3. Soil helps hold a plant in place.
True False
Soil keeps roots safe and gives plants nutrients.