Plants need water, light, nutrients, and air to grow. Water is necessary for seed germination and plant growth. Plants use sunlight to photosynthesize and make their own food. Nutrients from the soil provide minerals for healthy growth. Light, air, and water allow plants to photosynthesize and produce food to support growth and health.

1. PLANTS

2. What do plants need
to grow ?

3. WATER

4. WATER
 Water is necessary
for proper
germination of
seeds.
 Plants need water
for growth.

5. LIGHT

6. LIGHT
 Green plants need
sunlight in to make
their own food.
 Sunlight: light from
the sun.

7. NUTRIENTS

8. NUTRIENTS
 Plants need the
minerals found in soil
for healthy growth.
 Nutrients: minerals
that plants use to
make their food.

9. AIR

10. AIR
 Plants need light, air
and water to make
its own food.
 The food helps the
plant grow and stay
healthy.

11. What do plants need to grow ?

12. What do plants need to grow ?

13. Internet links:
 Plants needs song:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQT6piZOX7c
 Plant game:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/shools/scienceclips/5_6/growin
g_plants.shtml