Pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Recall that seeds have all the necessary parts inside for plants to grow.
• Recall that seeds need water and warmth to germinate.
• Recognise that light is required for healthy plant growth.
• Sequence the stages of a plant’s life cycle.
• Recognise the importance of healthy plant growth.
• Describe the influences humans have on plants in the environment.

When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Set up comparative tests.
• Plan observations and measurements.
• Use rulers to measure and record stem height.
• Record plant growth data in a table.
• Compare plant growth in different test conditions.
• Use a magnifying glass to observe and compare plants.
• Draw diagrams to represent stages of a plant’s life cycle.

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.