KS2 Seeds on the move

Using a large variety of seeds from around the world, pupils investigate the connection between structure and dispersal mechanisms.

An artist display of seeds and fruit against a black background

Level

Key Stage 2

Duration

45 minutes

Allocated space

30 pupils per session

Pupils consider the need for seeds to disperse. They are introduced to a variety of seeds showing different methods of seed dispersal, followed by an exercise where pupils sort the seeds and group them according to their method of dispersal.

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:

  • Discover the variety of shapes, sizes and structures of seeds from around the world
  • Consider why seeds need to be dispersed
  • Observe closely their features using microscopes
  • Identify different seed dispersal mechanism
  • Group seeds by their dispersal mechanism. 

Curriculum links 

This KS2 visit supports and enhances the Science curriculum offered in schools.

Lower KS2

Year 3 - Plants

  • Explore the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.
     

Year 4 - Living things and their habitats

  • Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways.
     

Upper KS2

Year 5 - Living things and their habitat

  • Describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals. 
     
A close up of yellow flowers

Key Stage 2 sessions

Our Key Stage 2 sessions are designed to inspire and engage students of 7 to 11 years.