The Life Cycle of a Tree

Learn about the tree life cycle! This worksheet helps 2nd graders understand how trees grow from seeds, identifying text types and sequencing key events.

Is this book fiction or nonfiction? How do you know? Use the sentence frame:This book is _. I know this because _. Fill in the blank. Trees are the largest plants on Earth. They live longer than any other plants.There are two main kinds on trees.All trees start life as a seed. Which of the following is NOT a place that tree seeds come from? nuts pods sprouts flowers Sequence the life cycle of a tree. 1 A tree seed falls to the ground. 2 The seed soaks up rain and its outer shell softens. 3 The seed will grow roots. 4 A tiny shoot will push its way up through the soil. On page 6, the authors point is that branches are important to a tree. What is a reason that supports the authors point? Use the sentence frame:According to the author, branches are important to a tree because _. Bark protects the tree.Which of these are reasons that support this point. Choose all that apply. Bark keeps out cold and heat. The roots take in water from the soil. Bark makes it hard for animals to eat the tree. The outer layer of the trunk is called bark. Why wouldn't a tree in a crowded forest grow very big? Use the sentence frame:A tree in a crowded forest wouldn't grow very big because _.