Plants need sunlight
Plants need sunlight to grow strong and stay green. Without sunlight, they become weak and pale because they can’t make their own food. This is how we know sunlight is important for plants.
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Maya puts a seedling in a dark cupboard. After a few days, it looks weak and yellow. What might be wrong?
- Too much air
- The soil is too cold
- No sunlight (right)
Eli puts a seedling in a dark cupboard. After a few days, it looks weak and yellow. What might be wrong?
- Not enough water
- No sunlight (right)
- The soil is too cold
In science class, Zoe asks: A plant left in the dark for a week starts to look yellow and weak. What does this show?
- Plants need sunlight (right)
- Plants don't need anything
- Plants grow better in the dark
Tip: Plants need sunlight to grow strong and stay green. Without sunlight, they become weak and pale because they can’t make their own food. This is how we know sunlight is important for plants.
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