Plants Worksheet - KS2 - Intermediate

Plants worksheet for Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11). Intermediate level science practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

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Exploring the World of Plants

Key Stage 2 / Ages 7-11 - Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet will help you explore various aspects of plants, including their parts, functions, and life cycles. Engage with each activity to deepen your understanding of how plants grow and thrive.

Parts of a Plant

Label the parts of the plant using the words provided. Each part plays a vital role in the plant's growth and survival.

Word Bank

AntherSepalStamenPistilPetalReceptacle

Plant Life Cycle

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences about the plant life cycle. Use the word bank to help you.

Word bank: germination, pollination, seedling, flowering

1. The process of a seed growing into a young plant is called ___.

2. ___ is when pollen is transferred from one flower to another.

3. A young plant is known as a ___.

4. The plant produces flowers during the ___ stage.

Requirements for Plant Growth

Plants need certain conditions to grow. Match each requirement with its correct description.

Draw a line to match each one

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Essential for transporting nutrients

Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen

Provides energy for photosynthesis

Photosynthesis Process

Explain the process of photosynthesis by filling in the blanks with the correct terms from the word bank.

Word bank: sunlight, chlorophyll, oxygen, carbon dioxide

1. Plants use ___ to capture energy from the sun.

2. ___ is absorbed by the leaves from the air.

3. The green pigment ___ helps in the process.

4. As a result, plants release ___.

Plant Classification

Use the table to classify the following plants into flowering and non-flowering categories.

Plant	Type
Rose
Fern

Fill in the table with 'Flowering' or 'Non-flowering'.

Water Transportation in Plants

Describe how water is transported from the roots to the leaves of a plant. Use the terms 'xylem', 'roots', and 'transpiration' in your explanation.

Explain the process of water transportation in plants.

Plant Reproduction

Identify whether each of the following plants reproduces sexually or asexually. Write your answer in the box provided.

1. Strawberry (runners) -

2. Apple tree (seeds) -

3. Potato (tubers) -

4. Tulip (bulbs) -

Impact of Environment on Plant Growth

Discuss how environmental factors such as light, water, and soil quality affect plant growth. Provide examples in your explanation.

Write a short paragraph explaining the impact of environmental factors on plant growth.

Answer Key

Activity 1: Petal, Sepal, Stamen, Pistil, Anther, Receptacle

Activity 2: germination ; pollination ; seedling ; flowering

Activity 3: Provides energy for photosynthesis ; Essential for transporting nutrients ; Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen ; Supplies nutrients and support

Activity 4: sunlight ; carbon dioxide ; chlorophyll ; oxygen

Activity 5: Flowering ; Non-flowering ; Flowering ; Non-flowering ; Flowering ; Non-flowering

Activity 6: Roots absorb water from the soil, which is then transported through the xylem to the leaves where transpiration occurs.

Activity 7: Asexually ; Sexually ; Asexually ; Asexually

Activity 8: Environmental factors such as light, water, and soil quality can significantly affect plant growth. For example, plants need adequate sunlight for photosynthesis, sufficient water for nutrient transportation, and nutrient-rich soil for healthy growth.