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Science: Parts of a Plant

Learning the basic parts of a plant

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Science: Parts of a Plant

Learning the basic parts of a plant

Science - Grade K-1

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Say or write your answer in the space provided.
  1. 1

    Name the part of a plant that grows under the ground and takes in water.

    This part helps hold the plant in the soil.

    The roots grow under the ground and take in water.
  2. 2

    Name the part of a plant that holds the plant up.

    The stem holds the plant up.
  3. 3

    Name the part of a plant that makes food from sunlight.

    These parts are often green.

    The leaves make food from sunlight.
  4. 4

    Name the part of a plant that can make seeds.

    The flower can make seeds.
  5. 5

    What do roots take in from the soil?

    Plants need this to live and grow.

    Roots take in water from the soil.
  6. 6

    What part carries water from the roots to the leaves?

    The stem carries water from the roots to the leaves.
  7. 7

    What part of a plant is usually green and flat?

    There are often many of these on a plant.

    The leaf is usually green and flat.
  8. 8

    What part of a plant grows into a new plant?

    A seed can grow into a new plant.
  9. 9

    A flower, a stem, and leaves are above the ground. Which part is below the ground?

    This part is hidden in the soil.

    The roots are below the ground.
  10. 10

    Which part of a plant helps make new seeds: the flower or the root?

    The flower helps make new seeds.
  11. 11

    What do leaves need to help make food for the plant?

    This comes from the Sun.

    Leaves need sunlight to help make food for the plant.
  12. 12

    If a plant has no roots, what will it have trouble taking in?

    The plant will have trouble taking in water.
  13. 13

    Circle the part that holds a plant in the soil: roots, flower, or leaf.

    This part grows underground.

    You should circle roots because roots hold a plant in the soil.
  14. 14

    Circle the part that is colorful on many plants: stem, flower, or root.

    You should circle flower because many flowers are colorful.
  15. 15

    Write one sentence about what a stem does.

    Think about how the plant stands tall.

    A stem holds the plant up and carries water through the plant.
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