Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • To identify a material to help plant growth.

Working scientifically

  • To use observations to answer a simple question.

Success criteria

Knowledge

  • I can describe the needs of plants.

Working scientifically

  • I
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National curriculum

Science

Plants

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Find
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Range of answers and remind the children of what plants need to grow by asking:

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could use the model on the slide to help interpret the results; could use the Activity: Using the results: support version for further support interpreting results; could practise making plant pots before the lesson.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should predict which of the materials will make the best plant pot before testing.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with a secure understanding indicated by: drawing a conclusion based on

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Vocabulary definitions

  • germinate

    When a plant begins to grow from a seed.

  • growth

    Animals or plants changing over time.

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