Teach the sunflower life cycle with this engaging set of reading comprehension and hands on science activities designed for 3rd to 5th grade students.

This printable resource helps students explore how a sunflower grows from seed to bloom while strengthening nonfiction reading and science understanding. The activities combine reading, comprehension practice, and interactive learning, making them perfect for science lessons, centers, or independent work.

All pages are print ready (8.5 x 11) and require no preparation.

What’s Included:

✅ Informational Reading Passage
A clear, student friendly text explaining the stages of the sunflower life cycle.

✅ Comprehension Worksheet
Questions that help students practice key reading comprehension skills while learning science content.

✅ Sunflower Life Cycle Wheel
A fun cut and paste activity that helps students visualize and remember each stage of the life cycle.

✅ Research Project Worksheet
Students investigate how seasons affect sunflower growth.

✅ Answer Keys
Quick and easy grading to save teacher time.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Integrates science and reading comprehension
• Includes hands on activities that keep students engaged
• No prep and print and go for busy classrooms

Perfect For:

• Life cycle science units
• Spring and summer themed lessons
• Reading centers
• Independent work
• Homework or sub plans

Students will enjoy discovering how a sunflower grows while building important science knowledge and nonfiction reading skills.

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