Lesson 1: Plant growth
Identifying what plants need to grow through enquiry.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall the following key facts from the unit Science, Year 2, Plants: Plant growth.
Identify plants and their features.
Recall that plants need air, water and light to grow healthily.
Recall that seeds and bulbs come from plants.
Recognise that humans can care for plants.
Display slide 1 of the Presentation: What do plants need? Ask pairs to discuss if the plants have been given everything they need for healthy growth.
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