Plant life Cycle
Objectives
➧ Understand the 4 stages of a plant’s life cycle➧ Identify and describe each stage
➧ Sequence the life cycle correctly
➧ Learn why plants are important
Introduction
Hi friends!➧ Today we are learning about something amazing… plants!
➧ Did you know a tiny seed can grow into a big flower or tree?
➧ Let’s discover how a plant grows step by step!
Warm-up Questions
➧ Have you planted a seed before?➧ What do plants need to grow?
➧ Do plants grow fast or slowly?
The Plant Life Cycle
Plants grow in stages
1. Seed
➧ A plant starts as a tiny seed➧ Seeds can be found in fruits, flowers, or pods
➧ Seeds rest in the soil before growing
Key idea
➧ Every plant starts as a seed
2. Germination | Sprout
➧ The seed gets water and begins to grow➧ Tiny roots grow down into the soil
➧ A small shoot grows upward toward the sun
Key idea
➧ The seed begins to sprout
3. Seedling
➧ The small sprout becomes a young plant➧ Leaves begin to grow
➧ The plant becomes stronger and taller
Key idea
➧ The young plant is growing
4. Adult Plant
➧ The plant becomes fully grown➧ It may grow flowers, fruits, or vegetables
➧ Adult plants make new seeds
Key idea
➧ The cycle continues
Why Plants Are Important
➧ Plants give us oxygen to breathe➧ Plants give us fruits and vegetables
➧ Plants provide homes for animals
➧ Plants help keep Earth healthy