The male parts of a flower are called the stamen.

The anther is a part of the stamen that produces and holds pollen.

The stigma is a sticky part at the top of the female parts of a flower.

Seeds are formed inside the ovary of a flower.

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

The parts of a flower

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

Pollination

Seed formation and seed dispersal

Life cycle of a flowering plant

What plants need: final review

Comparing what plants need in different habitats

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

The brightly coloured parts of flowers that attract insects towards them are called {{}}.

Flowers play an important part in the life cycle of a flowering plant. Match the name to the correct part of the flower.

Which female part of the flower is sticky to catch pollen?

In which part of the flower are seeds made?

Petals are brightly coloured to attract insects.

True or false? Every plant produces flowers.

Which of these parts of the plant is called a petal?

the way a living thing changes as it ages.

What is the function of flowers on a plant?

The parts of a flower

Lesson outcome

Content guidance