Seven diagrams
The animal cell, the plant cell, the microscope, the parts of a plant, the parts of a flower, seed germination and photosynthesis.
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Teaching Guide: Cells and Plants
Plants come early in primary science (the parts of a plant and a flower, germination, what plants need to grow), and cells follow in the upper grades and secondary school, when pupils start using the microscope. This free generator makes labelling worksheets with our own black-and-white line art, in three levels, with the answer key ready.
- For
- Elementary 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th · Middle & High 7th, 8th, 9th (ages 8-14)
- Subject
- Natural Sciences › Biology & Genetics
- Includes
- Student sheet and answer key
- Format
- A4, to print or save as PDF; new exercises every time
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Available in
- Catalan, Spanish, English
Student worksheet 
Answer key Three levels
The same drawing with more or fewer labels: the basic parts in Grades 3-4, the organelles and the parts of the pistil and stamen in Grades 5-6, and every part in Grades 7-9.
Write or match
Pupils write each name on its line, or write the number of each part next to its name.
Word bank
By level or always shown, in alphabetical order so pupils cannot guess from the position.
Our own drawings
Clear lines with light greys that photocopy well and that pupils can colour in.
Answer key
The labels filled in blue, to mark at a glance or show on the interactive whiteboard.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cell and Plant Worksheets
Which grades are these worksheets for?
Level 1 is for Grades 3-4, level 2 for Grades 5-6 and level 3 for Grades 7-9. The plant, the flower and germination suit the middle grades; the cells, the microscope and photosynthesis suit the upper grades and secondary school.
How is a plant cell different from an animal cell?
Both have a cell membrane, cytoplasm and a nucleus. A plant cell also has a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts for photosynthesis and a large central vacuole. Print both diagrams at the same level to compare them.
What goes in and out in photosynthesis?
The plant takes in water and mineral salts through its roots (they travel up the stem in the xylem) and carbon dioxide from the air through its leaves. Using sunlight, its chloroplasts make sugars (carried round the plant in the phloem) and give off oxygen.
Can I choose how many parts pupils label?
Yes. When the wizard asks how many, choose the number of labels: if you ask for fewer than the level has, they are picked at random, and selecting the diagram on the sheet and clicking New changes the selection.
How does the word bank work?
In the wizard’s More options, under Word bank, choose whether it shows by level (on levels 1 and 2), always or never. The match-with-numbers activity always shows the word list.
Which other worksheets go well with these?
The human body for the same kind of diagram, natural cycles for the life cycle of a plant and food chains for plants as producers. You will find every resource in science worksheets.
How do I print only the answer key?
Click Print and choose “Answer key”, or “Worksheet and answer key” to print both at once. Your browser’s print dialog can also save it as a PDF.
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