Problem Analysis:
The task involves completing a worksheet titled "About Plants." The goal is to fill in the blanks using the provided words:
stem, roots, leaves, sun, water, flower. Each blank corresponds to a statement about plant growth and function.
Solution:
#### Step-by-Step Explanation:
1.
Statement 1: To grow, a plant needs _______ and _______.
- Plants require two essential resources for growth:
water and
sunlight.
- Therefore, the correct answers are:
water and
sun.
2.
Statement 2: The _______ on the plant helps to make seeds and fruit.
- The part of the plant responsible for producing seeds and fruits is the
flower.
- Therefore, the correct answer is:
flower.
3.
Statement 3: The _______ absorb the water and hold the plant in the soil.
- The part of the plant that absorbs water from the soil and anchors the plant is the
roots.
- Therefore, the correct answer is:
roots.
4.
Statement 4: The _______ use the sun and air to make food for the plant.
- The process of making food (photosynthesis) occurs in the
leaves, which use sunlight, carbon dioxide from the air, and water to produce glucose.
- Therefore, the correct answer is:
leaves.
5.
Statement 5: The _______ brings water to the rest of the plant.
- The
stem acts as a transport system, carrying water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.
- Therefore, the correct answer is:
stem.
Final Answer:
1. To grow, a plant needs
water and
sun.
2. The
flower on the plant helps to make seeds and fruit.
3. The
roots absorb the water and hold the plant in the soil.
4. The
leaves use the sun and air to make food for the plant.
5. The
stem brings water to the rest of the plant.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{water, sun, flower, roots, leaves, stem}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plant worksheet first grade.
