Dangers to pollinators (non-statutory)
I can describe why pollinating species are in decline and the impact this has on plants.
Dangers to pollinators (non-statutory)
I can describe why pollinating species are in decline and the impact this has on plants.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Most types of flowering plant species are pollinated by animals including many we use as food sources.
- Some crops grown in the UK rely on pollinators including apples, strawberries, raspberries and cucumbers.
- Habitat loss, often due to human development, can lead to a declining number of pollinators.
- Many pesticides can cause harm to pollinators.
- We can research ways to help pollinators using secondary sources of information.
Keywords
Pollinator - A pollinator is an animal which pollinates a flowering plant.
Crop - A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.
Decline - Something is in decline if its numbers are falling.
Habitat - The place where a plant or animal lives is called its habitat.
Pesticide - Pesticides are substances used to kill living things that are considered to be pests.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that bees are the only animals that pollinate plants or that bees are the only pollinators currently in decline.
Explain that many types of insects, as well as some birds and mammals, can be pollinators and that many of these animal species are also in decline.
Equipment
Two text sources, provided in the additional materials, support pupils with their research about helping pollinators.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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