Pollination is when pollen from an anther is transferred to the stigma of a flower.

Seeds are formed inside the ovary of a flower.

Fertilisation happens when pollen from an anther reaches the ovary in a flower.

Seed formation happens inside flowers after a plant has been fertilised.

Seed dispersal is the way seeds are spread out from their parent plant.

Seed formation and seed dispersal

Science

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

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

A flower is pollinated by animals or the wind.

The flower is fertilised when pollen moves to the flower's ovary.

Put the steps of plant reproduction into the correct order.

when animals move pollen from one flower to another

when pollen reaches the ovary of a flower

When a plant has been fertilised, {{ }} formation happens inside the ovary.

when seeds are spread away from their parent plant

when seeds are transferred from one flower to another by insects

Which of these is not a way that plants disperse their seeds?

so they will be able to feed more animals

so they won’t have to compete with each other for the things they need

Which part of the plant is needed for reproduction (making more plants)?

Match the part of the flower to the correct name.

a fine powder held on the anthers of a flower

tiny seeds that are formed inside flowers

a type of nutrient that plants absorb from the soil

Pollination is when pollen from a male anther lands on the female {{ }} of a plant.

It can be pushed by the leaves of a plant.

How is pollen transferred from the anthers of a flower to a stigma for pollination?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Seed formation and seed dispersal

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.