Getting Seeds Away
Why do most seeds need to travel away?
To get more sunlight and space to grow.
What do all plants need to grow?
All plants need sunlight, water, air, and space.
What is one reason seeds travel?
To find the best place to grow.
What color are HEALTHY leaves?
Deep and bright green colors.
What do plants need to grow?
Sunlight, water, air, and nutrients from soil.
What can happen if seeds stay close to their "parent" plant?
They might not get enough sunlight or space.
What would happen to a cactus if planted in the forest?
It would get too much water and not enough sunlight.
What is one way a seed can travel?
Seeds can travel by wind, water, or animals.
What should you check if a plant is dying?
Check sunlight, water, and the soil.
What do plants need to be healthy?
Plants need sunlight, water, air, and the right space.
What do seeds need to grow?
Seeds need sunlight, water, and the right temperature to grow.
What does a plant need to survive?
Plants need sunlight, water, and (most of the time) soil!
How do cherries travel?
Cherries (or cherry pits) travel by animals.
How can you tell a plant is unhealthy?
Yellow leaves, drooping, or not growing well.
How does sunlight affect plant growth?
Sunlight helps the plant make food and grow.
What do plants want when their seeds travel away?
Seeds that travel away are more likely to get light and grow.
What happens if a plant is in a box without holes?
It might not get enough light and could become unhealthy.
Which seed travels by water?
The coconut travels by water.
What should you do if a plant is wilting?
Give it more sunlight and check the water.
Why are some seeds shaped like feathers?
So they can catch the wind and travel far.
How do animals help spread seeds out?
Animal seed dispersal- through feeding, droppings, and storing-- seeds are spread throughout.
How does a cactus survive in the desert?
A cactus stores water in its thick stem.
Which seed travels by wind?
The maple seed travels by wind.
What could you conclude happened to a plant with yellow leaves?
Yellow leaves mean the plant might not be healthy (too little sunlight or water problems).
What happens if a plant is moved to a sunny window?
The leaves will move toward the sunlight.