A tree is a plant which has a trunk, supporting leaves and branches.

The leaves are the part of a plant where the plant makes its food.

Trees and bushes that do not lose their leaves in autumn or winter are evergreen.

Trees that lose their leaves once a year are deciduous.

To observe is to look closely, and use other senses too.

Deciduous and evergreen trees

Science

In this Identifying plants and their basic parts unit pupils will compare and contrast familiar plants. In the Growing Plants unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn what plants need to grow and stay healthy

Pupils will draw upon exploration of growing and caring for plants in EYFS and their own everyday experiences. In this Identifying plants and their basic parts unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name a variety of common plants and describe their basic structure

This unit focuses on identifying and naming common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees. It covers the basic structure of flowering plants and trees. Emphasis is on asking questions, observing closely, classifying, and gathering data to suggest answers to questions.

Identifying plants and their basic parts

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Activity that requires collection of items from an area (room, building).

What will help us to observe and compare trees?

Oak, silver birch and horse chestnut trees are all ...

Leaves can be different shapes and sizes.

Jacob wants to identify a tree. What can he use to help him?

Which of these leaves is from an oak tree?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet