Plants Need Water

Key Notes:

Basic Need for Water

• Plants, like all living things, need water to survive and grow.
• Water helps plants to stay healthy and strong.

How Plants Use Water

• Water is absorbed by the roots from the soil.
• It travels up through the stem to reach leaves and other parts.

Role of Water in Photosynthesis

• Plants use water to make their food using sunlight, air, and water.

Signs of a Plant Without Water

• Leaves turn yellow or wilt when a plant does not get enough water.
• The plant may stop growing and eventually dry up.

Watering Plants

• Plants should be watered regularly, but not too much.
• Different plants need different amounts of water.

Rain as a Natural Source

• Rain is one of the main ways plants get water in nature.
• Rivers, lakes, and dew also provide water to plants.

Hands-On Learning

• Observe how a plant grows when watered regularly.
• Compare with a plant that doesn’t get enough water.

Importance of Soil in Holding Water

• Soil acts like a sponge, holding water for plants to use.
• Loose, healthy soil helps plants get enough water.

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