🌱 Part 1: Seed Knowledge

1. Circle the parts of a seed:

Seed coat

Leaves

Embryo

Roots

Cotyledon

Flowers

2. Which environmental condition is MOST important for a seed to start growing?

Darkness

Water

Wind

Loud noises

3. Match the seed part to its job by drawing lines:

Seed coat

Embryo

Cotyledon

Stores food for the baby plant

Protects the seed

The baby plant inside

4. Fill in the blanks using words from the box:

Word Bank: water, sunlight, soil, warmth

Seeds need _______ to soften and begin growing. They also need _______ from the sun and _______ to keep them at the right temperature. Good _______ gives them nutrients to grow strong.

🌿 Part 2: Environmental Effects

5. Read about Sam's seed experiment and answer the questions:

Sam planted two bean seeds. Seed A got water every day and sat by a sunny window. Seed B got no water and was kept in a dark cupboard. After one week, Seed A had grown 5 centimetres tall with green leaves. Seed B had not grown at all.

a) Why did Seed A grow better than Seed B?

b) What evidence shows that Seed A was healthier?

6. Describe what would happen to a seed in each environment:

a) A seed planted in dry soil with no water for 2 weeks:

b) A seed planted in good soil, watered daily, in a warm, sunny spot:

✍️ Part 3: Growing Seed Story

7. Write a short story about a seed's journey from planting to becoming a plant. Include:

What environmental conditions helped it grow
What challenges it faced
How it changed over time
Use at least 3 vocabulary words: seed coat, embryo, cotyledon, germinate, sprout