KS2 Parts of a plant trail
This trail uses the special and diverse collection of plants found at Wakehurst to learn about the parts of plants and their functions.
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Pupils look at the variations in colour and form of leaves, stems and flowers as well as the role each of these parts play in the life of the plant.
They come away with a greater awareness of plant diversity and a sense of awe and wonder at the amazing plant world.
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:
- Identify and name the parts of plants and trees.
- Describe the function of each of the parts of the plant.
- Recognise that some plants lose their leaves during the winter and some do not (deciduous, evergreen).
- Recognise that there are variations in those parts.
Curriculum links
This KS2 visit supports and enhances the Science curriculum offered in schools.
Lower KS2
Year 3 - Plants
- Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers.
Year 4 - Living things and their habitats
- Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways
- Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment.
Upper KS2
Year 6 - Living things and their habitats
- Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and animals.
- Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics.
