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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Cross-curricular links
None.
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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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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
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
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germinate
When a plant begins to grow from a seed.
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growth
Animals or plants changing over time.
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