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

The task that something has is its function.

Carbon dioxide is a type of gas that is in the air around us.

The way in which plants make food in their leaves is called photosynthesis.

In an observation over time investigation, we observe and record how something changes over a period of time.

The function of leaves

Science

In this What plants do and what they need unit, pupils learn about the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants. In the Reproduction and life cycles unit: plants, they will build on this knowledge to describe the life process of reproduction in some plants

In the Growing plants unit, pupils learnt that plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy. In this What plants do and what they need unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to explore a greater number of requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant

What plants do and what they need

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Many plants have roots, stems, {{}} and flowers.

What is the function of leaves on a plant?

Plants make food in their leaves using sunlight, carbon dioxide and ...

A plant could survive and be healthy without…

The function of leaves is to make food for the plant. What is the name for this process?

We can {{}} a plant with its leaves removed over time to find out more about leaves and their function.

What is the name for this part of a plant?

Plants need air, water, {{}}, warmth, room to grow and nutrients from soil to survive and grow.

There is air everywhere, inside and outside buildings.

Plants need to be given plant food by humans to survive.

Plants get many of the nutrients they need from the soil.

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Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

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