Parts of a Tree | Printable Science Worksheet for Grades 2–4 | NGSS & CCSS

Parts of a Tree | Printable Science Worksheet for Grades 2–4 | NGSS & CCSS Aligned

Help your students explore the fascinating parts of a tree—from the crown to the roots—with this clear and engaging “Parts of a Tree” printable set!

This handout introduces students to tree structure using kid-friendly language and includes detailed descriptions of both above-ground parts (like the crown, central leader, and scaffold branches) and below-ground roots (like fine roots, tap roots, sinker roots, and oblique heart roots).

Students will:

🌿 Identify key parts of a tree’s structure.

🌿 Understand how each part helps the tree grow, stand tall, and stay healthy.

🌿 Learn fun, weird-but-true facts about trees that make science memorable!

Perfect for science centers, NGSS-aligned lessons, or nature units.

Includes:

• Two greyscale illustrated pages: Parts of a Tree – Crown and Parts of a Tree – Roots
• Quiz page with fill-in-the-blanks
• Clear definitions written at a 3rd-grade reading level
• Word banks for vocabulary reinforcement
• Fun tree facts for student engagement
• Great for classroom display or interactive notebooks

Curriculum Alignment

NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards):

• 3-LS1-1: Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles.
• 3-LS3-2: Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.
• 2-LS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
• 2-LS2-2: Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an organism in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

CCSS (Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Science):

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.4: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.