Conservation of plants using seed banks (non-statutory)
I can describe how different species of plants are being conserved by the use of seed banks.
Conservation of plants using seed banks (non-statutory)
I can describe how different species of plants are being conserved by the use of seed banks.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Seeds contain a tiny plant and a store of food to allow the plant to start growing.
- Germination is when a seed first starts to grow into a plant.
- Seeds require warmth, water and air to germinate.
- Conservation is the act of protecting Earth's natural resources for current and future generations.
- A seed bank is a place where seeds are kept safely to conserve different species of plants for the future.
Common misconception
Pupils may not think that species of plants can become extinct in the same way that animals can.
Explain that if all of a particular species of plant, and its seeds, were destroyed then that plant would be extinct and none would ever live or reproduce again in the future.
Keywords
Seed - Some plants reproduce by making seeds.
Germination - Germination is when a plant starts to grow from a seed.
Seed bank - A seed bank is a place where seeds are kept safely to conserve different species of plants for the future.
Conservation - Conservation is the act of protecting Earth’s natural resources for current and future generations.
Crop - A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.
Equipment
None required
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
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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