Year 2 science · C.13 · Living things
Plant growth in order
Plants start with roots growing down into soil to hold themselves and get water. After that, stems grow up, and leaves appear last.
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Sam sees a seedling. What part grows down into the soil first?
- Flowers
- Roots (right)
- Stems
Jonah plants a bean seed. What part grows first?
- Buds
- Roots (right)
- Stems
Sam sees a seed sprout. What part grows first?
- Roots (right)
- Leaves
- Buds
Tip: Plants start with roots growing down into soil to hold themselves and get water. After that, stems grow up, and leaves appear last.
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