Life cycles and reproduction

Exploring the life cycles of plants and animals and the life process of reproduction.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Life cycles and reproduction in plants

Knowledge:

  • To describe the life cycle of a plant, including the reproductive stage. 

Working scientifically:

  • To observe and compare equivalent parts in different flowers. 

Lesson 2: Life cycle of a mammal

Knowledge:

  • To describe the life cycle of a mammal.

Working scientifically:

  • To research the life cycles of different mammals.

Lesson 3: Life cycle of a bird

Knowledge:

  • To describe the life cycle of a bird and compare it with that of a mammal.

Working scientifically:

  • To pose questions to compare the life cycles of different birds.

Lesson 4: Life cycle of an amphibian

Knowledge:

  • To describe the life cycle of an amphibian.

Working scientifically:

  • To suggest how temperature may affect egg hatching.

Lesson 5: Life cycle of an insect

Knowledge:

  • To describe the life cycle of an insect and compare it with that of an amphibian.

Working scientifically:

  • To use data to describe a relationship and make predictions.

Lesson 6: Asexual reproduction in plants

Knowledge:

  • To describe asexual reproduction in plants.

Working scientifically:

  • To represent root growth over time on a line graph.

Key skills

Posing questions

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Key vocabulary

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Assessment – Science Y5: Life cycles and reproduction

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Science: Progression of skills and knowledge

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