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Sprout & Fin · Worksheet
Lesson 5 · Grades 3–8

Light and why it matters

Name Date

Label the picture. Write the name next to each letter.

  • A · light
  • B · water
  • C · air (carbon dioxide)
  • D · sugar
  • E · oxygen

Answer in your own words.

  1. What does a leaf make with the help of light?

  2. A plant on a dark shelf grows tall and thin. What does it need?

  3. Which three things go into a leaf's kitchen?

Draw or explain

Where in your home or school could a plant get enough light? Where couldn't it, and what could you do about that?