Grade 2

Plants need air, water, and light

Go one step deeper into plant needs using observation, simple care, and familiar examples.

Category: World Around Us 8 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Use a potted plant if possible. Ask what happens if the plant gets no water or no sunlight.

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W Picture card
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Water

plant need

Talk about watering regularly.

Example: Plants need water.

S Picture card
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Sunlight

plant need

Connect it to where the pot is kept.

Example: Plants need sunlight.

A Picture card
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Air and soil

plant need

Keep the explanation simple and visual.

Example: Plants grow in soil and need air.

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