English National Curriculum Science
Mission Objectives
Name some plants that live in a pond habitat
Describe plants that live in a pond habitat
Classify and sort plants that live in a pond habitat
Enquiry Approach - Research
Using information from a variety of sources to answer scientific questions.
Enquiry Skill - Observing and measuring
Using the senses and taking measurements, using a range of equipment, to make observations about a scientific enquiry.
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Words and meanings to learn
flowering plant
a plant that produces flowers
pond dipping
a fun and simple way to explore an aquatic habitat, sometimes using a net
non-flowering plant
a plant that does not produce flowers
ecosystem
a community of living things
oxygenised
contains oxygen
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Resources: Class presentation and colouring pencils. For pond dipping (optional): a clear container/viewing trays/bucket, teaspoons, nets, magnifying glasses and clip boards.
Core Handout (2): Pond dipping evaluation.
Core Handout (2): Flowering/non-flowering sorting table.
Stretch Handout (3): (Three pages) Name of 10 pond plants for children to research. Draw pictures and write information.
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