📚 Topic Summary
Early plant growth is all about what a seed needs to sprout and grow into a healthy plant. Just like us, plants need food, water, and sunshine! They start as tiny seeds and, with the right care, grow roots, stems, and leaves. Understanding this process helps us appreciate the plants around us and even grow our own!
🌱 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its meaning:
| Word |
Meaning |
| 1. Seed |
A. The part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil. |
| 2. Roots |
B. The first small leaf to sprout. |
| 3. Sprout |
C. A tiny plant waiting to grow. |
| 4. Sunlight |
D. To begin to grow. |
| 5. Seedling |
E. Energy from the sun that plants use to make food. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.
Words: water, soil, leaves, sunlight, grow
- Plants need _________ to make their own food.
- We plant seeds in the _________.
- Plants need _________ to drink.
- The _________ help the plant capture light.
- Plants _________ bigger over time.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are a tiny seed. What would you need to help you grow into a strong, healthy plant? Explain your answer.