KS1 Plant scientists
Become a Kew horticulturist and unlock the secrets of seeds: learn how plants grow from seeds and the factors needed for this to happen.
Duration
90 minutes
Level
Key Stage 1
Allocated space
15 pupils per group
Overview
What is a seed? Why do they come in so many different shapes and sizes? How do plants grow from seeds and stay healthy? Investigate the answers in fun, practical and exploratory based learning activities.
Learning outcomes
Pupils will be able to:
- Observe, compare and sort a variety of seeds.
- Investigate, explain and describe what seeds and plants need to grow, mature and stay healthy.
- Identify different parts of a plant.
- Explore the life cycle of plants.
We will ensure the learning outcomes focus on the year group taking part.
Keywords:
Plants, roots, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seeds, evergreen, deciduous, sunlight, energy, air, water, nutrients, pollination, pollinator
Curriculum links
Science
Year 2 – Plants
- Observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants.
- Find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
Working scientifically
- Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways.
- Observing closely using simple equipment.
- Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
- Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions.
