English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Identify the parts of plant
Draw and label a diagram to show the parts of a plant
Describe the functions of a flowering plant
Enquiry Approach - Research
Using information from a variety of sources to answer scientific questions.
Enquiry Skill - Interpreting and communicating results
Using information, results and data to present findings, including oral and written explanations.
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Words and meanings to learn
stomata
tiny opening or pore, found mostly on the undersurface of a plant leaf and used for gas exchange
UV light
a light which is invisible to the human eye and removes unwanted microorganisms
chlorophyll
captures the sun's rays and creates sugary carbohydrates or energy, which allows the plant to grow
photosynthesis
the process in which green plants use sunlight to make their own food
xylem
carries water from the roots to all parts of the tree or plant
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Resources: Onions and a glass of water.
Support Handout (1): A sheet for the children to draw and label the parts of a flowering plant and describe how they are used in photosynthesis. A word bank is included at the bottom of the sheet.
Core Handout (2): The same sheet as above with the word bank omitted.
Stretch Handout (3): The same sheet as above, but with an emphasis on providing a scientific explanation of photosynthesis.
Expert film
Mission assignment film
Landscaper
Biologist
Countryside Ranger
Ecologist
Farm Worker
Farmer
