A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.

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

A leaf is the part of a plant where the plant makes its food using the process of photosynthesis.

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

To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.

Naming 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).

Where can you find information to help you identify trees?

Identify these leaves and match to the correct tree.

Which of these is a question we ask when comparing leaves?

A tree is not a plant because it is too big.

A tree is a plant with a trunk, roots, leaves and branches.

A tree is not a plant because it does not have a stem.

Which of these will help you to observe a tree?

What can grow out of the trunk of a tree?

look in a non-fiction book or ask a plant expert

Jacob spots a tree he has not seen before. What can he do to identify it?

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