Y1/2 (A): Plants: Plant growth
Investigating seeds, bulbs and plants and recognising the conditions required for germination and healthy plant growth.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recall that seeds have all the necessary parts inside for plants to grow.
- Recall that seeds need water and warmth to germinate.
- Recognise that light is required for healthy plant growth.
- Sequence the stages of a plant’s life cycle.
- Recognise the importance of healthy plant growth.
- Describe the influences humans have on plants in the environment.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Set up comparative tests.
- Plan observations and measurements.
- Use rulers to measure and record stem height.
- Record plant growth data in a table.
- Compare plant growth in different test conditions.
- Use a magnifying glass to observe and compare plants.
- Draw diagrams to represent stages of a plant’s life cycle.
Please note that Kapow Primary Science lessons are designed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes long to reflect the requirements of a core subject.
Suggested prior learning
Y1/2 (A): Plants: Introduction to plants
Get startedLessons
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: What do seeds need to grow?
Knowledge
- To recognise that seeds need certain conditions for growth.
Working scientifically
- To plan comparative tests.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: Seeds and bulbs
Knowledge
- To recognise that seeds and bulbs contain what they need to grow into a plant.
Working scientifically
- To measure with a ruler.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: Germination
Knowledge
- To describe what seeds need to germinate.
Working scientifically
- To record data in a table.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: Light and plant growth
Knowledge
- To describe the effect of light on plant growth.
Working scientifically
- To observe using a magnifying glass.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Plant life cycle
Knowledge
- To identify stages of a plant’s life cycle.
Working scientifically
- To draw and label diagrams.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Plant care
Knowledge
- To recognise what plants need for healthy growth.
Science in action
- To recognise that humans have a responsibility to care for plants.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser – Science Y1/2 (A): Plant growth
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definition from the mixed-age unit 'Plant growth'.

Vocabulary display – Science Y1/2 (A): Plant growth
A display version of the key vocabulary from the mixed-age unit 'Plant growth'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
Mathematics: Measurement.
English: Reading – comprehension.
British values: Mutual respect.