Sustainable means using things in a way that doesn't use them up or harm the environment, so they can be used again in the future.

A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.

A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.

A healthy diet is all the foods that we need to keep us well.

A plant that grows locally is in the area where you live.

Grow your own food (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)

Science

Plants from seeds

Plants from bulbs

What plants need to grow and stay healthy

Plant health and growth

Plants without water

Plants without warmth

Plants without light

In this Growing plants unit, pupils learnt that plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy. In the What plants do and what they need unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn that there are further requirements for life and growth and these vary from plant to plant

In the Identifying plants and their basic parts unit, pupils learnt to identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants. In this Growing plants unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants

This unit covers observing and describing how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants, and understanding how water, light, and temperature affect plant growth and health. It involves performing simple tests, using observations to answer questions, and gathering data to explore plant needs.

Growing plants

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

When plants are grown as food, what are they called?

Crops can only be grown in other countries.

Crops can be grown locally on farms, gardens or allotments.

Which two things can farmers and gardeners do to be sustainable?

making small changes to look after the planet

Match each keyword with the correct explanation.

They can be planted by gardeners or farmers.

They are an important part of a healthy diet.

Why should people eat fruit and vegetables?

Which crop can be grown in a sustainable way in the UK?

A scientist who investigates plants is called a {{}}.

it will grow tall at first, but then its leaves will turn yellow or white

What happens when a plant does not have enough light?

Grow your own food (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)

Lesson outcome

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