Plants - Answers

In a Year One science assessment focused on plants, students are tested on their understanding of plant biology and classification. The first question requires them to label the four main parts of a plant: the flower, stem, leaf, and root. In the subsequent question, students are asked to identify the part of the plant that attracts bees, which is the flower. The assessment also challenges students to name two essential elements that plants need to grow and stay healthy, with acceptable answers including sunlight (or light), water, carbon dioxide, nutrients, minerals, and room to grow.

Further into the assessment, students must identify different types of flowers, such as sunflowers, daffodils, and daisies, from provided pictures. They are then asked to classify trees as either evergreen or deciduous based on their leaves. For example, holly is recognized as an evergreen due to its characteristic leaves. Another task involves matching different parts of the plant—stem, leaf, root, and flower—with their respective functions, such as taking water from the soil, collecting sunlight, attracting insects, and transporting water throughout the plant. Additionally, students are shown pictures of berries and asked to identify them as part of the plant. Lastly, the assessment includes a sorting activity where students distinguish between plants that are fruits and those that are vegetables.