Science
Growth
Introduction
To start a new topic, we always discuss what we already know.
What would you like to find out?
Write down questions that the children would like to ask.
Write down things they would like to find out.
This can then be revisited at the end of the topic.
You can use the KWL grid to record this or any way you would like.
Identifying and Describing Local Plants and Flowers
Walk in the local area.
Nature walk looking at and naming the variety of plants, touch and describe how things feel like bark is rough and petals are soft.
Look for and identify different plants and trees. Where able touch, feel and discuss local plants and trees.
What do Plants need to Grow
Planting Beans
What do plants need to grow?
Can you make a prediction where they will grow best?
The Life Cycle of a Bean Plant
How does the plant start off?
What happens next?
Can you label a bean plant?
Sunflower's
What do plants need to grow?
Can you label the picture?
Features of a Plant
Can you describe the different parts of a plant?
Can you label different plants?
Sorting Plants
Using Venn Diagrams
Which is a plant?
Which is an animal?
What will happen if it is both?
Where does our food come from?
