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Year 2

Grow your own food (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)

I can explain that plants are often grown as food, as part of a healthy diet.

New
New
Year 2

Grow your own food (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)

I can explain that plants are often grown as food, as part of a healthy diet.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Many plants form part of a healthy diet.
  2. Often plants are grown as crops for people to eat.
  3. Some crops can be grown locally, including in gardens and school grounds.
  4. Sustainable crop growth occurs when a farmer or gardener makes sure that the soil and plants are cared for.
  5. Sustainable crops in the UK include wheat, fruit, potatoes and other vegetables.

Common misconception

Pupils may think that all food comes from shops. Pupils may think that all plants are edible.

Clear examples showing edible plants in their natural habitats. Warning that some plants can be harmful if ingested.

Keywords

  • Sustainable - Sustainable means using things in a way that doesn't use them up or harm the environment, so they can be used again in the future.

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

  • Crop - A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.

  • Healthy diet - A healthy diet is all the foods that we need to keep us well.

  • Locally - A plant that grows locally is in the area where you live.

When choosing what to grow ensure you choose plants that are suitable for planting at the appropriate time of year. Create a growing plan or rota so that the plants receive the care that they are likely to need in order to grow successfully.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - equipment
  • Exploration of objects

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
Most plants grow from a bulb or a .
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: seed, seeds, seed., seeds.
Q2.
Which part of a plant grows first?
leaves
flower
Correct answer: roots
Q3.
A scientist who investigates plants is called a .
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Correct answer: botanist
engineer
gardener
Q4.
What happens when a plant does not have enough light?
it will grow healthily
it will not grow at all
Correct answer: it will grow tall at first, but then its leaves will turn yellow or white
Q5.
What do plants need in order to grow?
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Correct answer: warmth, light, water
water, warmth, soil
soil, water, light
Q6.
We can measure a plant's growth using
Correct answer: a ruler
a thermometer
weighing scales

6 Questions

Q1.
When plants are grown as food, what are they called?
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farms
Correct answer: crops
sustainable
Q2.
Which sentence about crops is true?
Crops can only be grown in other countries.
Crops can only be grown on farms.
Correct answer: Crops can be grown locally on farms, gardens or allotments.
Q3.
Which two things can farmers and gardeners do to be sustainable?
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Correct answer: take care not to pollute the soil
grow crops on a farm or in a garden
eat a healthy diet
Correct answer: recycle water to use on plants
Q4.
Match each keyword with the correct explanation.
Correct Answer:sustainable,making small changes to look after the planet

making small changes to look after the planet

Correct Answer:crop,a plant that is grown as a food

a plant that is grown as a food

Correct Answer:healthy diet,eating things that help to keep you well

eating things that help to keep you well

Q5.
Why should people eat fruit and vegetables?
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They are fun to grow.
They can be planted by gardeners or farmers.
Correct answer: They are an important part of a healthy diet.
Q6.
Which crop can be grown in a sustainable way in the UK?
egg
Correct answer: potato
coconut

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