All About Corn!
Explore the parts of a corn plant, its life cycle, and different uses of corn with this engaging Grade 3 science worksheet.
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All About Corn!
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which part of the corn plant grows underground and helps it stand up?
Leaves
Roots
Stalk
Ear
2. What is the yellow, edible part of the corn plant called?
Kernel
Tassel
Silk
Husk
Look at the image below and label the parts of the corn ear.
3. Corn needs plenty of and sunshine to grow.
4. The outside leaves that protect the corn ear are called the .
5. Before corn can grow, it starts as a tiny .
6. Popcorn comes from a special type of corn.
True
False
7. Only humans eat corn.
True
False
8. Name two different ways people use corn.
9. Describe one step in the life cycle of a corn plant.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The long, strong stem of the corn plant is called the .
11. Sweet corn is used to make many candies and drinks.
12. The outer leaves that cover the corn ear are called .
13. A fun snack made from heated corn kernels is .