Comparing what plants need in different habitats

Science

What plants need: plan

What plants need: do

Nutrients and fertilisers for plants (non-statutory)

The function of leaves

The function of roots

Plants without roots

How water is transported  in plants

What plants need: review

The function of flowers

The parts of a flower

Pollination

Seed formation and seed dispersal

Life cycle of a flowering plant

What plants need: final review

In this What plants do and what they need unit, pupils learn about the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants. In the Reproduction and life cycles unit: plants, they will build on this knowledge to describe the life process of reproduction in some plants

In the Growing plants unit, pupils learnt that plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy. In this What plants do and what they need unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to explore a greater number of requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant

This unit explores the functions of different parts of flowering plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. It investigates plant requirements for growth and the role of flowers in pollination, seed formation, and dispersal. Emphasis is on practical enquiries, and data presentation.

What plants do and what they need

A good habitat for a plant provides the right combination of air, light, water, nutrients from the soil and …

This plant needs very little water and hot temperatures. Which habitat would best meet its requirements?

This plant needs lots of water and can survive in cool and warm temperatures. Which habitat would best meet its requirements?

All plants need humans to look after them.

The requirements of plants vary from plant to plant.

If a plant’s requirements are not met, it will not be able to {{}}.

Because different habitats provide different conditions for plants.

Because plants don’t like some habitats.

Because some habitats don’t have any bees for pollination.

Many types of plant can only survive in certain habitats. Why can’t they survive in all types of habitat?

the time an animal goes to sleep over winter

Which of these habitats has very cold temperatures?

Which of these habitats has very hot, dry conditions?

anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients

Match the part of the plant to its function.

Plants have certain requirements to survive and grow. What are requirements?

Comparing what plants need in different habitats

Lesson outcome