Extra Support for

Name _____________________________________________ Vocabulary and Concepts

What Do Plants Need?

Science Words
Say each word to yourself. Read the meaning.
Then read the tip to help you remember.

sunlight [SUHN•lyt] light from the sun

Sunlight is made up of two small words—sun and light.

The small words tell the
meaning of sunlight.

soil [SOYL] matter made up of

small pieces of rock and once-living
things

Another word for soil is dirt.

Soil may make clothes look
dirty.
Plant growing in soil

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 Extra Support for
Name _____________________________________________ Vocabulary and Concepts

What Do Plants Need?

Science Ideas
Read these important ideas many times.
Do your best to remember them.

1. Plants need sunlight.

2. Plants need air.

3. Plants need water.

4. Plants use light, air, and water to make food.

5. Plants get most of their water from soil.

6. Soil is a mix of small bits of rock and once-living things.

7. Plants need space to grow.

8. People can help plants have the space they need.

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