Life cycle of plants worksheet for P.2 Science, featuring stages from seed to adult plant.
Worksheet showing the life cycle of plants with images of seed, seedling, young plant, and adult plant, and instructions to match the names to the pictures.
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Step-by-step solution for: Life Cycle of Plants activity
Let’s solve this step by step.
We are looking at the life cycle of plants. That means we need to put the stages in order — from the very beginning to when the plant is grown up and can make new seeds.
The four pictures shown are:
- A seed (looks like a white bean)
- A young plant with two leaves and roots (called a seedling)
- A slightly bigger plant with more leaves (young plant)
- A full-grown plant with flowers (adult plant)
The four labels are:
- Seed
- Seedling
- Young plant
- Adult plant
Now, let’s think about the order:
1. Everything starts with a seed. You plant it in soil.
2. The seed grows into a tiny plant called a seedling — it has small leaves and roots.
3. Then it becomes a young plant — bigger, with more leaves, but not yet flowering.
4. Finally, it becomes an adult plant — it has flowers or fruits, and can make new seeds!
So the correct order going around the circle (starting from the top and following the arrows) should be:
Top box → Right box → Bottom box → Left box → back to Top
But wait — the arrows go clockwise? Let’s check:
Actually, looking at the arrows:
- From top → right
- From right → bottom
- From bottom → left
- From left → top
That’s a clockwise cycle.
So if we start at the top, what comes first? The life cycle usually starts with the seed.
But sometimes diagrams start with the adult plant making seeds… Hmm.
Wait — let’s look at the images again.
The images given are:
- Seed (white bean)
- Seedling (tiny plant in dirt)
- Young plant (bigger green plant with 2 big leaves)
- Adult plant (plant with yellow flowers)
In most school worksheets, they start the cycle with the seed, then seedling, then young plant, then adult plant — and the adult plant makes new seeds, which goes back to the start.
So let’s assign:
Top box: Seed
Right box: Seedling
Bottom box: Young plant
Left box: Adult plant
Wait — that doesn’t match the arrow direction.
If top → right → bottom → left → top...
Then:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
Yes! Because after adult plant (left), it goes back to top (seed) — because adult plants produce seeds.
Perfect.
Now, under each picture box, there’s a blank rectangle for the label.
So we write the name under each picture.
Also, below the diagram, we have to match the names to the actual pictures shown at the bottom.
The pictures at the bottom (from left to right):
1. Small plant in dirt → that’s the seedling
2. White bean → that’s the seed
3. Plant with yellow flowers → that’s the adult plant
4. Tiny sprout with 2 leaves and roots → that’s the young plant? Wait — actually, no.
Hold on — let’s clarify the difference between “seedling” and “young plant”.
Typically:
- Seedling: Just emerged from soil, very small, maybe only cotyledons (first leaves).
- Young plant: Has true leaves, growing taller, but not mature yet.
- Adult plant: Flowering or fruiting.
Looking at the images:
Image 1 (leftmost): Small plant with several leaves in soil → likely seedling
Image 2: White bean → seed
Image 3: Tall plant with yellow flowers → adult plant
Image 4: Simple drawing of a sprout with 2 leaves and roots → this might be the young plant? Or is it the seedling?
Actually, in many curricula:
- The first stage after germination is called seedling — even if it’s just two leaves.
- Then it grows into a young plant — bigger, more leaves.
- Then adult plant.
But here, image 4 looks simpler than image 1.
Wait — perhaps image 4 is the seedling (just sprouted), and image 1 is the young plant (more developed).
Let me reassign based on typical usage:
- Image 2: Seed → obvious
- Image 4: Sprout with 2 leaves → seedling
- Image 1: Bigger plant with multiple leaves → young plant
- Image 3: Flowering plant → adult plant
Yes, that makes sense.
So matching the names to the pictures at the bottom:
From left to right:
Picture 1 (plant in dirt) → Young plant
Picture 2 (bean) → Seed
Picture 3 (flowering plant) → Adult plant
Picture 4 (sprout) → Seedling
But wait — the instruction says: “Match the name to the picture” — meaning we probably need to drag or write the correct label under each picture in the cycle, and also match the labels to the images at the bottom.
Since this is a worksheet, and we’re solving it, let’s focus on filling the cycle correctly.
Final assignment for the cycle boxes (going clockwise starting from top):
Top box: Picture of seed → Label: Seed
Right box: Picture of seedling (the sprout) → Label: Seedling
Bottom box: Picture of young plant (bigger plant) → Label: Young plant
Left box: Picture of adult plant (flowering) → Label: Adult plant
And for the matching part at the bottom:
The four images at the bottom (left to right):
1. Plant in dirt → this matches the young plant (since it’s bigger than the sprout)
2. Bean → seed
3. Flowering plant → adult plant
4. Sprout → seedling
So the labels should be placed under each accordingly.
But since the user didn’t specify how to output, and we’re to give the final answer, I’ll summarize the correct order for the cycle and the matching.
However, the main task is to fill the cycle.
So for the cycle:
Starting from top and going clockwise:
1. Top: Seed
2. Right: Seedling
3. Bottom: Young plant
4. Left: Adult plant
And the labels under each picture in the cycle should match those.
For the matching section at the bottom:
Left to right images:
- First image (plant in dirt) → Young plant
- Second image (bean) → Seed
- Third image (flowering plant) → Adult plant
- Fourth image (sprout) → Seedling
But since the question is to solve the problem, and the primary task is the cycle, I’ll provide the cycle order as the main answer.
Actually, rereading the instructions: “Move the pictures” and “Match the name to the picture”.
So both parts need to be done.
But since we can’t move pictures here, we describe where each goes.
Perhaps the expected answer is to list the correct sequence for the cycle and the correct matches.
Given that, let’s finalize.
Final Answer:
For the life cycle diagram (clockwise from top):
- Top box: Seed
- Right box: Seedling
- Bottom box: Young plant
- Left box: Adult plant
For matching the names to the pictures at the bottom (left to right):
- First picture (plant in soil): Young plant
- Second picture (bean): Seed
- Third picture (flowering plant): Adult plant
- Fourth picture (sprout): Seedling
But to keep it simple and focused, since the cycle is the main part, and the matching is secondary, I'll present the cycle order as the core answer.
Actually, looking back, the user might expect the filled cycle.
Since this is text-based, I'll state the correct labels for each position in the cycle.
Final Answer:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
And for the matching at the bottom (images left to right):
Young plant, Seed, Adult plant, Seedling
But to box the answer properly, perhaps just the cycle order.
I think the safest is to provide the sequence for the cycle.
Let me confirm with standard plant life cycle:
1. Seed
2. Germination → Seedling
3. Growth → Young plant
4. Maturity → Adult plant (produces seeds)
Yes.
So in the diagram, following the arrows clockwise:
Start at top: Seed
Then right: Seedling
Then bottom: Young plant
Then left: Adult plant
Then back to top (seeds from adult plant)
Perfect.
So the final answer for the cycle is:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
And for the matching, as above.
But since the instruction is to solve the problem, and the problem includes both, I'll include both in the final answer.
However, to adhere to the format, I'll put the cycle order as the primary answer.
Actually, let's see the response format: "Final Answer: [Provide only the final correct answer]"
So I need to concise.
Perhaps:
The correct order for the life cycle (clockwise from top) is: Seed, Seedling, Young plant, Adult plant.
And the matches for the bottom images (left to right) are: Young plant, Seed, Adult plant, Seedling.
But to make it neat.
I think for simplicity, since the cycle is the main visual, I'll go with that.
Final decision:
Final Answer:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
We are looking at the life cycle of plants. That means we need to put the stages in order — from the very beginning to when the plant is grown up and can make new seeds.
The four pictures shown are:
- A seed (looks like a white bean)
- A young plant with two leaves and roots (called a seedling)
- A slightly bigger plant with more leaves (young plant)
- A full-grown plant with flowers (adult plant)
The four labels are:
- Seed
- Seedling
- Young plant
- Adult plant
Now, let’s think about the order:
1. Everything starts with a seed. You plant it in soil.
2. The seed grows into a tiny plant called a seedling — it has small leaves and roots.
3. Then it becomes a young plant — bigger, with more leaves, but not yet flowering.
4. Finally, it becomes an adult plant — it has flowers or fruits, and can make new seeds!
So the correct order going around the circle (starting from the top and following the arrows) should be:
Top box → Right box → Bottom box → Left box → back to Top
But wait — the arrows go clockwise? Let’s check:
Actually, looking at the arrows:
- From top → right
- From right → bottom
- From bottom → left
- From left → top
That’s a clockwise cycle.
So if we start at the top, what comes first? The life cycle usually starts with the seed.
But sometimes diagrams start with the adult plant making seeds… Hmm.
Wait — let’s look at the images again.
The images given are:
- Seed (white bean)
- Seedling (tiny plant in dirt)
- Young plant (bigger green plant with 2 big leaves)
- Adult plant (plant with yellow flowers)
In most school worksheets, they start the cycle with the seed, then seedling, then young plant, then adult plant — and the adult plant makes new seeds, which goes back to the start.
So let’s assign:
Top box: Seed
Right box: Seedling
Bottom box: Young plant
Left box: Adult plant
Wait — that doesn’t match the arrow direction.
If top → right → bottom → left → top...
Then:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
Yes! Because after adult plant (left), it goes back to top (seed) — because adult plants produce seeds.
Perfect.
Now, under each picture box, there’s a blank rectangle for the label.
So we write the name under each picture.
Also, below the diagram, we have to match the names to the actual pictures shown at the bottom.
The pictures at the bottom (from left to right):
1. Small plant in dirt → that’s the seedling
2. White bean → that’s the seed
3. Plant with yellow flowers → that’s the adult plant
4. Tiny sprout with 2 leaves and roots → that’s the young plant? Wait — actually, no.
Hold on — let’s clarify the difference between “seedling” and “young plant”.
Typically:
- Seedling: Just emerged from soil, very small, maybe only cotyledons (first leaves).
- Young plant: Has true leaves, growing taller, but not mature yet.
- Adult plant: Flowering or fruiting.
Looking at the images:
Image 1 (leftmost): Small plant with several leaves in soil → likely seedling
Image 2: White bean → seed
Image 3: Tall plant with yellow flowers → adult plant
Image 4: Simple drawing of a sprout with 2 leaves and roots → this might be the young plant? Or is it the seedling?
Actually, in many curricula:
- The first stage after germination is called seedling — even if it’s just two leaves.
- Then it grows into a young plant — bigger, more leaves.
- Then adult plant.
But here, image 4 looks simpler than image 1.
Wait — perhaps image 4 is the seedling (just sprouted), and image 1 is the young plant (more developed).
Let me reassign based on typical usage:
- Image 2: Seed → obvious
- Image 4: Sprout with 2 leaves → seedling
- Image 1: Bigger plant with multiple leaves → young plant
- Image 3: Flowering plant → adult plant
Yes, that makes sense.
So matching the names to the pictures at the bottom:
From left to right:
Picture 1 (plant in dirt) → Young plant
Picture 2 (bean) → Seed
Picture 3 (flowering plant) → Adult plant
Picture 4 (sprout) → Seedling
But wait — the instruction says: “Match the name to the picture” — meaning we probably need to drag or write the correct label under each picture in the cycle, and also match the labels to the images at the bottom.
Since this is a worksheet, and we’re solving it, let’s focus on filling the cycle correctly.
Final assignment for the cycle boxes (going clockwise starting from top):
Top box: Picture of seed → Label: Seed
Right box: Picture of seedling (the sprout) → Label: Seedling
Bottom box: Picture of young plant (bigger plant) → Label: Young plant
Left box: Picture of adult plant (flowering) → Label: Adult plant
And for the matching part at the bottom:
The four images at the bottom (left to right):
1. Plant in dirt → this matches the young plant (since it’s bigger than the sprout)
2. Bean → seed
3. Flowering plant → adult plant
4. Sprout → seedling
So the labels should be placed under each accordingly.
But since the user didn’t specify how to output, and we’re to give the final answer, I’ll summarize the correct order for the cycle and the matching.
However, the main task is to fill the cycle.
So for the cycle:
Starting from top and going clockwise:
1. Top: Seed
2. Right: Seedling
3. Bottom: Young plant
4. Left: Adult plant
And the labels under each picture in the cycle should match those.
For the matching section at the bottom:
Left to right images:
- First image (plant in dirt) → Young plant
- Second image (bean) → Seed
- Third image (flowering plant) → Adult plant
- Fourth image (sprout) → Seedling
But since the question is to solve the problem, and the primary task is the cycle, I’ll provide the cycle order as the main answer.
Actually, rereading the instructions: “Move the pictures” and “Match the name to the picture”.
So both parts need to be done.
But since we can’t move pictures here, we describe where each goes.
Perhaps the expected answer is to list the correct sequence for the cycle and the correct matches.
Given that, let’s finalize.
Final Answer:
For the life cycle diagram (clockwise from top):
- Top box: Seed
- Right box: Seedling
- Bottom box: Young plant
- Left box: Adult plant
For matching the names to the pictures at the bottom (left to right):
- First picture (plant in soil): Young plant
- Second picture (bean): Seed
- Third picture (flowering plant): Adult plant
- Fourth picture (sprout): Seedling
But to keep it simple and focused, since the cycle is the main part, and the matching is secondary, I'll present the cycle order as the core answer.
Actually, looking back, the user might expect the filled cycle.
Since this is text-based, I'll state the correct labels for each position in the cycle.
Final Answer:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
And for the matching at the bottom (images left to right):
Young plant, Seed, Adult plant, Seedling
But to box the answer properly, perhaps just the cycle order.
I think the safest is to provide the sequence for the cycle.
Let me confirm with standard plant life cycle:
1. Seed
2. Germination → Seedling
3. Growth → Young plant
4. Maturity → Adult plant (produces seeds)
Yes.
So in the diagram, following the arrows clockwise:
Start at top: Seed
Then right: Seedling
Then bottom: Young plant
Then left: Adult plant
Then back to top (seeds from adult plant)
Perfect.
So the final answer for the cycle is:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
And for the matching, as above.
But since the instruction is to solve the problem, and the problem includes both, I'll include both in the final answer.
However, to adhere to the format, I'll put the cycle order as the primary answer.
Actually, let's see the response format: "Final Answer: [Provide only the final correct answer]"
So I need to concise.
Perhaps:
The correct order for the life cycle (clockwise from top) is: Seed, Seedling, Young plant, Adult plant.
And the matches for the bottom images (left to right) are: Young plant, Seed, Adult plant, Seedling.
But to make it neat.
I think for simplicity, since the cycle is the main visual, I'll go with that.
Final decision:
Final Answer:
Top: Seed
Right: Seedling
Bottom: Young plant
Left: Adult plant
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plant life cycle worksheet 2nd grade.