Plant Assessment 4th grade

What is one example of how seeds adapt to their environment?

• Some seeds have hooks that allow them to attach to fur or clothes.

• Seeds do not adapt to their environment.

• Some seeds can float in water.

• Other seeds are

  eaten by animals

  and deposited

  elsewhere.

Tags

NGSS.3-LS3-2

How do flowers/fruits adapt to their environment?

• • Some fruits are moist and fleshy (tomatoes, grapes, peaches). Fleshy fruits attract animals that eat them, helping to disperse seeds.

• • Flowers often have special sizes, shapes, smells, or colors that attract organisms for pollination.

• • Other fruits are dry and/or hard (coconuts, pecans, pea pods) to protect the seeds.

• Flowers and fruit do not adapt to their environment.

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.3-LS4-2

What is an example of leaves adapting to their environment?

• Cacti have prickly leaves to attract lizards and birds for shelter

• Water lilies have wide leaves that float to capture sunlight

• The Palmetto Trees have big green leaves to attract humans to eat coconuts

• Evergreens have thin waxy needs to protect from freezing

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is an example of a stem adapting to its environment?

• Celery stems are weak so they can droop

• Vines climbing toward the sunlight

• Tree trunks are thick to support and protect the size

• Cacti are thick to store water

What is an example of a root adapting to its environment?

• Cacti roots spread out near the surface

• Carrots are thick to anchor to the ground

• Water lilies have long roots to reach the muddy floor for nutrients

• Flower roots are thin and long

Using the picture, what is the life cycle stage for E?

• seedling

• adult plant

• sprout

• dead plant

Tags

NGSS.3-LS1-1

Using the picture, what is the life cycle stage for D?

• seedling

• dead plant

• adult plant

• sprout

Tags

NGSS.3-LS1-1

Using the picture, what is the life cycle stage for C?

• dead plant

• Adult plant

• seedling

• sprout

Using the picture, what is the life cycle stage for B?

• Seedling

• Sprout

• dead plant

• seed

Using the picture, what is the life cycle stage for A?

• sprout

• seedling

• seed

• adult plant

Tags

NGSS.3-LS1-1