How Plants Grow
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From a tiny seed to a tall tree — what a plant actually needs to grow.
Science
1Read the text Tap a sentence to hear it. Select a word to save it.
Plants are living things, just like animals. But plants make their own food!
A plant needs four things to grow: sunlight, water, air and soil.
The roots grow under the ground. They take in water and hold the plant in place.
The leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant. This is called photosynthesis.
With enough sunlight and water, a small seed can grow into a tall tree.
2Check your understanding Tap the best answer.
1. What do plants need to grow?
2. What do roots do?
3. What is it called when leaves use sunlight to make food?
3Talk about it With a partner or your tutor.
- Have you ever grown a plant? What did you do to help it grow?
- What is your favorite plant or flower?
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