Parts of a Plant Worksheet
Roots, stem, leaves, flower and fruit — what does each part do?
Parts of a Plant
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Read the passage, then answer the questions.
- 0Parts of a Plant
Plants have parts that each do an important job. The roots grow into the soil and take in water. They also hold the plant in place. The stem carries water up to the leaves and holds the plant upright.
The leaves use sunlight, air and water to make food for the plant. The flower makes seeds, and the fruit protects the seeds.
- 1What do roots do? A take in water and hold the plant B make seeds C make food from sunlight
- 2Which part carries water up? A roots B stem C fruit
- 3What do leaves make?
- 4What do flowers make?
- 5Which part protects seeds? A fruit B leaf C root
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Answer key — Sheet A (5 answers)
- 1. A – take in water and hold the plant
- 2. B – stem
- 3. Food for the plant.
- 4. Seeds.
- 5. A – fruit
About this skill
Plants have parts that each do an important job. The roots grow into the soil and take in water. They also hold the plant in place. The stem carries water up to the leaves and holds the plant upright.
How to teach it
- Read the passage together and ask 'what did you learn?'
- Do a simple experiment or observation at home.
- Draw and label a picture of what you learnt.
Mistakes to watch for
- Answering from memory without checking the passage.
