A flower is the part of a plant that enables it to reproduce.

A life cycle is the way in which a living thing changes as it ages.

When living things reproduce they create their offspring.

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive parts of a flower to a female one.

A petal is a part of a flower which is often colourful and attracts insects to pollinate the flower.

The function of flowers

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

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Plants that grow flowers are called {{}} plants.

Which colours are very common for flower petals?

store water and nutrients for the rest of the plant.

absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

How can we find out about which flower colours are most common in our local area?

pollen is made by the male parts of a flower.

pollen is moved from the male parts of a flower to the leaves.

pollen is transferred from the male parts of a flower to the female part.

so it is easier for small animals to find them and pollinate them

so they are less likely to get trampled on by large animals

Why are flower petals often brightly coloured?

What is the name of this part of the plant?

Plants make food for themselves inside their {{}}.

transport water and nutrients around the plant.

what happens to an animal’s body after it dies

the way a living thing changes as it ages

the amount of time a living thing is alive after it is born

Plants with green leaves are very common. What does it mean if something is common?

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Exploration of objects

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

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

The function of flowers

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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