Mechanism by which seeds are transported away from the parent plant.

Features of living organisms that help them survive in their environment.

Anything that can change or be changed in an investigation.

Measurements of the same value allows anomalous results to be identified.

A measure of average where all values are added together and divided by the number of repeat measurements that have been taken.

Seed dispersal: practical

Science

Flower structure

Pollination and fertilisation

Insects and food security

Fruit and seeds

Factors affecting seed germination: practical

Factors affecting seed germination: data analysis

Seed dispersal: data analysis

Pupils will learn about what the genome is, what it’s made of and where it’s stored, more detail about the chemical structure of DNA, and the relationship between an organism’s genome and its phenotype.

Pupils learned about changes experienced in puberty, the male and female reproductive systems, the menstrual cycle, sexual intercourse, gametes and fertilisation, gestation and birth, and the dangers of smoking, drinking and drugs during pregnancy.

This unit explores plant reproduction, including flower structure, pollination, fertilisation, seed formation, and dispersal mechanisms. It highlights the role of insect pollination in food security. Focus is on planning and conducting enquiries, and ensuring reliable observations.

Reproduction in plants

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

What is the mechanism by which seeds are transported away from the parent plant called?

Match the seed to its dispersal mechanism.

Results that don't fit the pattern are called {{}} results.

Calculate the mean of the following results.

Match the variables to their description for an investigation into how wing width affects the distance a seed travels.

Why do scientists take repeated measurements?

True or false? Seeds are the offspring produced from sexual reproduction in flowering plants.

Calculate the mean of the following numbers: 10, 5 and 15.

What is a factor that might affect the process that is being investigated?

Match the type of variable to its description.

What is the most likely dispersal mechanism for sycamore seeds? 

Seed dispersal: practical

Lesson outcome

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