Learning objectives
- To describe how the plant kingdom is organised (based on shared characteristics).
- Working scientifically: To produce a working classification key.
Success criteria
- I can name
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National curriculum
Science
Living things and their habitats
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Mutual respect.
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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 choose six leaves or fewer for the Activity: Classifying leaves; could use the question prompts on slide 3 of the Presentation: Classifying leaves when creating a classification key.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could include the ‘extra information’ from the Activity: Plant classification collage recipes in their presentation; could use all nine leaves in their classification key on the Activity: Classifying leaves; could make both a number and a branching key.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: naming the plant
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Vocabulary definitions
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conifer
A plant that reproduces with seeds inside of cones and has roots and needle-like leaves.
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fern
A plant that reproduces using spores and has roots and feathery leaves (fronds).
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Last update: 23rd February, 2024
