How Plants Get Water (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Plants need sunlight, water, air, and soil to grow. Each part of the plant has a job: roots drink water, stems hold the plant up, and leaves catch sunlight.

Key Words

migrate
adapt
food chain

Materials Needed

magnifying glass
paper towels
markers
tape

Safety First

Wash hands after handling materials.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read the introduction. What is this lesson about?

Step 2 — Do

Plant two seeds: put one in sunlight and one in a dark closet. Water both the same amount each day.

Step 3 — Observe

Look for something that changed. What is it?

Step 4 — Record

Circle the correct answer on your worksheet.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What do worms do for the soil?