Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To recognise that seeds need certain conditions for growth.
Working scientifically
- To plan comparative tests.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can suggest conditions that help seeds grow.
Working
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National curriculum
Science
Plants
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could draw pictures of the plant pots using symbols to represent the conditions as opposed to completing the Activity: What do seeds need to grow?; should be involved in placing the seeds in the different conditions; could draw symbols with no entry signs on sticky notes to place beside the plant pots to label the test conditions.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could be asked to explain why the fridge presents a challenge in test C; could suggest how often the seeds should be watered by creating a rota; could explain why it is necessary to plant some seeds in standard conditions, e.g. so that they can be compared with the plant growth in each of the test conditions.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: suggesting conditions necessary for seed growth,
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Vocabulary definitions
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comparative test
An experiment in which different conditions are tested and compared.
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conclusion
A summary of what has been found out.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science KS1: Plant growth
Lesson 1: What do seeds need to grow?
Lesson 2: Seeds and bulbs
Lesson 3: Germination
Lesson 4: Light and plant growth
Lesson 5: Plant life cycle
Lesson 6: Plant care