Plants Parts and Needs — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. sun
2. water
3. soil
4. air
5. grow
6. plant
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Plants drink water to stay healthy.
Water travels from soil up through roots and stems to feed every leaf.
2. The bright sun helps plants make food.
Sunlight gives leaves the energy they need to make food for the plant.
3. Roots grow deep in the soil.
Soil holds water and food, and gives roots a strong place to grow.
4. Plants need fresh air to breathe.
Plants take in air through tiny holes in their leaves to grow well.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Plants need water and sunlight to grow.
True False
Water and sunlight work together so plants can grow tall, green, and strong.
2. Plants grow best in a dark closet.
True False
Plants need sunlight, so a dark closet would make most plants weak and pale.
3. Soil gives roots a place to hold on.
True False
Soil is full of food and water, and it holds roots so plants stand up.