Wildflowers
I can identify and name different wildflowers that grow from seeds.
Wildflowers
I can identify and name different wildflowers that grow from seeds.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some flowering plants grow naturally in the wild, such as in woods and meadows.
- Wildflowers grow from seeds, often without any help from people.
- Wildflowers can be looked at closely and compared using observation skills.
- Wildflowers can be identified and named using simple secondary sources of information.
Keywords
Plants - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Wildflowers - A wildflower is any type of flower that grows naturally in the wild without human help.
Seeds - A seed is the part of a plant that it makes to ensure its reproduction.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Identify - To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.
Common misconception
Children may think that all plants have been planted by humans.
Clear explanation that plants can grow in the wild without need for human intervention or support.
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Equipment
Access to outside space with wildflowers. Clay, water, soil, native wildflower seeds for seed bombs.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
It has a green stem and red flowers with black in the middle
It has a yellow flower with a tube shape in the middle.
It is a small plant with white, bell-shaped flowers.
It has lots of pointy, yellow petals and a green stem.