Y3/4 (B): Plants: Plant reproduction
Describing the life cycle of a flowering plant and carrying out tests to investigate plant structure and function.
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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify what plants need to grow healthily.
- Describe the structure and function of the parts of flowering plants.
- Investigate how plants transport water.
- Describe the life cycle of a flowering plant.
- Explain seed dispersal methods.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Pose relevant questions.
- Design and record in results tables.
- Plan a simple enquiry.
- Complete, read and interpret data in a bar chart.
- Identify and suggest changes to an enquiry.
- Use results to draw conclusions.
Please note that Kapow Primary Science lessons are designed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes long to reflect the requirements of a core subject.
Suggested prior learning
Lessons
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: Plant growth
Knowledge
- To identify the growth and survival needs of plants.
Working scientifically
- To pose relevant questions.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: Structure and function
Knowledge
- To describe the relationship between structure and function in plants.
Working scientifically
- To design simple results tables.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: Transporting water
Knowledge
- To investigate how water is transported in plants.
Working scientifically
- To plan a simple enquiry.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: Flowers
Knowledge
- To explore the role of flowers in the life cycle of a plant.
Working scientifically
- To complete, read and interpret data in a bar chart.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: Evaluating an enquiry
Knowledge
- To apply knowledge of plant life and growth.
Working scientifically
- To identify and suggest changes to an enquiry.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Seed dispersal
Knowledge
- To explore seed dispersal methods.
Working scientifically
- To use results to draw conclusions.
Key skills
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser – Science Y3/4 (B): Plants: Plant reproduction
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit 'Plant reproduction'.

Vocabulary display – Science Y3/4 (B): Plants: Plant reproduction
A display version of the vocabulary for the mixed-age unit 'Plant reproduction'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
Maths: Statistics; Number – number and place value.
Design and technology: Design; Make.
British values: Mutual respect.