More about plant adaptations
I can describe the key features of a plant adapted to suit its habitat.
- Year 6
More about plant adaptations
I can describe the key features of a plant adapted to suit its habitat.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Plants have special features, or adaptations, that help them to survive, live and grow in their habitats.
- Leaf shape is an adaptation that can help plants to survive in their habitats.
- Scientists can record their ideas using labelled scientific diagrams.
Keywords
Habitat - The place where a plant or animal lives is called its habitat.
Adaptation - An adaptation is a feature of a plant or animal that helps them to survive in their habitat.
Survive - To survive means to continue to stay alive.
Photosynthesis - The way in which plants make food in their leaves is called photosynthesis.
Environment - An environment is the surroundings or conditions that an animal or plant lives in.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that plants can decide or choose to grow in whatever way they think is best.
Explain that plant adaptations are inherited characteristics and the plant does not have any choice or understanding of its adaptations.
Equipment
See Additional materials for guidance and leaf templates.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these pictures shows a rainforest habitat?
Q2.What is the weather like in a tropical rainforest environment?
Q3.Which part of a plant gathers sunlight to make food for the plant?
Q4.An adaptation is…
Q5.What is an inherited characteristic?
Q6.Match the plant adaptation to the habitat it is suited for.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these leaves have adaptations to drain water off them in very rainy habitats?
Q2.Scientists can use labelled scientific to record their ideas.
Q3.How do plants get their natural leaf shape?
Q4.Which of these characteristics would help plants to survive in a very rainy environment?
Q5.Why do some leaves have a pointed tip that points downwards at the end?
Q6.Why does this potted plant still have adaptations for rainforest habitats, even though it is living in a cool, dry house?
