Plants & Animals - Grade 4 Science Worksheet 4 - Free Printable

Download this free printable Plants & Animals worksheet for Grade 4 Science. Perfect for practice, homework, and classroom use.

Grade 4 Science practice

This printable Plants & Animals worksheet is part of the free WizKidsHub Grade 4 Science collection. Print it at home or in the classroom for extra practice.

What this worksheet teaches

• Describe how seeds are dispersed by wind, water, animals and bursting, with an example of each.
• Explain how animals protect themselves through camouflage, mimicry, shells and speed.
• Explain how roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruit each contribute to a plant's survival.
• Describe adaptations that suit a plant or animal to its habitat - desert, aquatic, mountain, forest.

How to use this worksheet

Food-chain questions are marked on arrow direction, and arrows point from the eaten to the eater because they show energy flow. Check the direction on the first chain together; most lost marks come from that single detail.

Sample questions from this worksheet

1. Which part of the plant prepares food?
2. The process by which plants make their food is called:

Frequently asked questions

Which way should food-chain arrows point?

From the organism being eaten towards the one eating it, because the arrow shows energy moving. Grass to grasshopper to frog, not the reverse.

Is a cactus spine a leaf or a thorn?

Cactus spines are modified leaves - the reduced surface cuts water loss, and the thick green stem takes over photosynthesis. This is a favourite Grade 4 adaptation question.

Does my child need to memorise habitat lists?

Not lists. What is assessed is matching a feature to a reason - thick fur for cold, webbed feet for water - so understanding a few clear examples beats memorising many.