KS1 Amazing seeds

Pupils explore seeds, considering what a seed is and what it grows into. They look at a selection of native seeds and exotic seeds, including the biggest and smallest seeds in the world.

Using microscopes pupils are able to observe closely a variety of seeds, comparing and contrasting their structures.

Learning outcomes 

We design our sessions to match the learning outcomes in the national curriculum. All our sessions have a cross-curricular approach and are tailored to suit the educational needs of your group. We aim to give pupils opportunities to work scientifically in areas that are difficult or impossible to create in the school environment.

This session offers pupils the opportunity to:

• Handle a variety of native and exotic seeds.
• Observe the seeds closely using microscopes.
• Compare the size, colour and texture of seeds.
• Identify and relate seeds to the plant they grow into.
• Understand some of the uses of seeds.

Curriculum links 

This KS1 visit supports and enhances the Science curriculum offered in schools.