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Seed Structure Exploration

A Grade 2 science worksheet to explore the basic parts of a seed and its function in plant growth.

Grade 2 Science BiologySeed Structure
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Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceShort AnswerWord Bank

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2-LS2-12-LS4-1

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sciencegrade 2plantsseedsbiology
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Seed Structure Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Look at the pictures to help you!

Use the image below to help you fill in the blanks about the parts of a seed.

Dicot seed cross section

1. The outer covering of a seed is called the  .

2. The tiny plant inside the seed is called the  .

3. The food for the baby plant is stored in the  .

1. What does a seed need to start growing?

a

Darkness and cold

b

Water, warmth, and light

c

Sugar and ice

d

Wind and snow

2. What is the main job of the seed coat?

a

To eat sunlight

b

To protect the baby plant

c

To grow flowers

d

To make fruit

1. Imagine you find a very tiny seed. What do you think is inside of it?

2. Why is it important for a seed to have food stored inside?

Use the words in the box to complete the sentences below.

seed coat
embryo
cotyledon
grow

1. The   protects the seed.

2. The baby plant inside the seed is called the  .

3. The   provides food for the young plant.

4. Seeds need water and warmth to  .