English National Curriculum - Science Science

6. Describe the structure of a flower

Mission Objectives

Describe the parts of a flower

Explain the function of each part of a flower and how they work together to facilitate pollination and reproduction

Dissect a plant/flower

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Words and meanings to learn

pistil

the female reproductive parts of a flower, consisting of an ovary, a stigma and, usually, a style

stigma

the sticky part of a flower which pollen sticks to

stamen

the male reproductive parts of a flower, consisting of the anther and the filament

pollen

a structure which contains the male sex cell (the gamete)

anther

the part of a flower where pollen is produced and stored

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Maria Bateson

Maria completed her PGCE at Oxford in 2005 and taught at schools in Oxford and London before taking time out for family and travel. Maria has led INSET for teachers in Ukraine and gained her Scouting Wood Badge in Belgium. Since returning to the UK and the classroom in 2019, Maria has been awarded Chartered Science Teacher status and more recently, Lead Practitioner. She is also on the Editorial Board for School Science Review, the ASE Journal, and currently teaches at The Charter School East Dulwich as KS5 Science Lead.

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Resources: Plant/flower (best examples are tulip, lily, daffodil), knife, scalpel, tweezers, cutting mat/board/tile, the handout, a camera (optional) and clear tape.

Core Handout: Flower structure questions and activities. 

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