My First Discoveries · Drawing 26 of 40
Leaves and Light
The Living World
Using light, leaves make sugars from water and a gas in the air. This is photosynthesis.
Did you know?
The gas used is called carbon dioxide.
Look together
Which objects show how someone cares for this plant?
An idea to try
Find the window and watering can. What does the plant need?
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The child cares for a plant near a window. Light, water and carbon dioxide contribute to sugar production in leaves. Minerals remain important but do not replace light or carbon. The scene does not show reactions or gas exchange with arrows.
Look together: Which objects show how someone cares for this plant? Find the window and watering can. What does the plant need?
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Smithsonian: Leaves and LightIntroduce how green plants use light to make food.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
