Let’s match each part of the plant to the job it does.
First, look at the
flower. Flowers are colorful and attract bees and butterflies. They help make new plants by producing seeds after pollination. So, the flower → Makes a new plant.
Next, the
leaves. Leaves are green and catch sunlight. They use sunlight, air, and water to make food for the plant (this is called photosynthesis). So, leaves → Helps to make food for the plant.
Then, the
roots. Roots grow underground. They soak up water and nutrients from the soil. So, roots → Soaks up water from the soil.
The
seed is what grows into a new plant. But in this worksheet, “Makes pollen and seeds” is listed — that’s actually the job of the flower! Wait — let’s check again.
Actually, looking carefully:
- The seed itself doesn’t do any of these tasks directly — it’s the result of reproduction.
But the task says “Makes pollen and seeds” — that’s done by the flower. Hmm… maybe there’s a mix-up? Let’s re-read the options.
Wait — perhaps we need to think differently. Let’s list all parts and jobs:
Parts:
1. Flower
2. Leaves
3. Roots
4. Seed
5. Stem
Jobs:
A. Holds the plant up.
B. Makes a new plant.
C. Helps to make food for the plant.
D. Soaks up water from the soil.
E. Makes pollen and seeds.
Now, let’s match logically:
→
Stem: It’s the long green part that holds the leaves and flowers up. So stem → Holds the plant up.
→
Flower: Flowers produce pollen and seeds (after pollination). Also, they help make new plants. But which one fits best? Looking at the options, “Makes pollen and seeds” is specific to flowers. And “Makes a new plant” could also be true — but seeds grow into new plants, so maybe seed → Makes a new plant?
Wait — let’s clarify:
In science for young students:
- Flower → makes pollen and seeds (and helps with reproduction)
- Seed → when planted, grows into a new plant → so “makes a new plant” might refer to the seed’s role
- But technically, the flower produces the seed, which then becomes a new plant.
Looking at common elementary curriculum:
Typical matches:
- Flower → Makes pollen and seeds
- Leaves → Make food (photosynthesis)
- Roots → Absorb water
- Stem → Supports/holds plant up
- Seed → Grows into new plant → so “Makes a new plant”
Yes, that makes sense.
So final matching:
- Flower → Makes pollen and seeds
- Leaves → Helps to make food for the plant
- Roots → Soaks up water from the soil
- Seed → Makes a new plant
- Stem → Holds the plant up
Let me double-check:
✔ Flower: produces pollen and seeds — correct
✔ Leaves: photosynthesis = making food — correct
✔ Roots: absorb water — correct
✔ Seed: grows into new plant — so “makes a new plant” is acceptable for kids
✔ Stem: supports the plant — holds it up — correct
All matched!
Final Answer:
Flower → Makes pollen and seeds
Leaves → Helps to make food for the plant
Roots → Soaks up water from the soil
Seed → Makes a new plant
Stem → Holds the plant up
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plant worksheet middle school.