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
Plants: Introduction to plants
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Lesson 1: What do seeds need to grow?
Lesson 2: Seeds and bulbs
Lesson 3: Germination
Lesson 4: Light and plant growth
Lesson 5: Plant life cycle
Lesson 6: Plant care
Key skills
Posing questions
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- Seeds
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Assessment – Science KS1: Plant growth
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Maths: using rulers to measure stem height; recording data in a table.
British values: mutual respect.