Science Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Plant Life Cycle Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 2-4 that walks students through the five stages of a flowering plant’s life cycle. Students answer 8 questions about an apple tree and 6 short-answer questions about plant parts and what plants need to grow. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 2–4
Skill Focus
Plant Life Cycle, life science
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Plants are the easiest living thing for young students to observe over time, which makes the plant life cycle a perfect introduction to life science. This worksheet covers the five stages from seed to new seeds, plus the key role of pollination and the parts of a plant.
Section A uses an apple tree to make the abstract idea of a life cycle concrete. Students name each stage in order (seed, germination, seedling, mature plant, new seeds) and explain what bees and the apple itself do in the cycle. Section B steps back to the basic plant parts — roots, stem, leaves, flower — and what plants need to thrive.
The reference box at the top of page 1 numbers the five stages and uses a tomato plant as the model. Page 3 is a single-column answer key sized for the longer life-cycle answers.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and have students name a plant they have seen growing.
Work Section A independently and discuss item 6 (ordering the stages) as a class.
Move to Section B and have students label the parts of a plant on a sketch as a quick extension.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check or aide spot-check.
Pair with the States of Matter Worksheet or the Animal Habitats Worksheet for a complete science set.
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Plant Life Cycle Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 2-4 that walks students through the five stages of a flowering plant’s life cycle. Students answer 8 questions about an apple tree and 6 short-answer questions about plant parts and what plants need to grow. A complete answer key is included.
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