Plants from seeds
You can explain that most plants produce seeds, which grow into new plants.
Plants from seeds
You can explain that most plants produce seeds, which grow into new plants.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Most plants produce seeds which grow into new plants.
- Different types of plants can grow from different types of seeds, including trees, fruit and vegetables.
- Different types of seeds can be compared and grouped using observation skills.
- The first stage of growth from a seed is when a root grows downwards and a shoot grows upwards.
- Seeds can be observed growing into mature plants.
Keywords
Plant - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves
Seed - A seed is made by a plant and grows into a new plant
Root - The root is the part of a plant that is under the ground
Shoot - The shoot is the part we see above ground when the plant starts to grow
Hand lens - A hand lens is a tool that makes things look bigger
Common misconception
Pupils may think plants appear from the ground or that big plants like trees do not grow from seeds.
Ensure first-hand experience of handling and planting a range of seeds, and observing them grow.
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Equipment
Mixed seeds, compost, small pots, large spoons, broad bean seeds, water sprays/watering cans
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
part made by a plant
part that grows down into the soil
part that grows up above the ground
