Plant growth and development
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Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Hormones and human reproduction, where they explored how hormones regulate processes like fertility and development. It deepens their understanding by focusing on Plant growth and development, examining how hormones control growth and responses in plants. This prepares pupils for the next unit, Gene technology, where they will explore how genetic modification influences growth and reproduction, connecting hormonal regulation to advancements in biotechnology and agriculture.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Multicellular plants are made up of millions of living cells.
- Hormones are chemicals that are made and secreted by groups of specialised cells called glands.
- Hormones are detected by receptors on cells and tissues.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Hormones and human reproduction, where they explored how hormones regulate processes like fertility and development. It deepens their understanding by focusing on Plant growth and development, examining how hormones control growth and responses in plants. This prepares pupils for the next unit, Gene technology, where they will explore how genetic modification influences growth and reproduction, connecting hormonal regulation to advancements in biotechnology and agriculture.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Multicellular plants are made up of millions of living cells.
- Hormones are chemicals that are made and secreted by groups of specialised cells called glands.
- Hormones are detected by receptors on cells and tissues.
Plant growth and development
This unit covers the role of plant hormones like auxins, gibberellins, and ethene in growth and development, including phototropism and gravitropism. It explores their commercial uses and focuses on experiments, data analysis, and presenting scientific explanations.
4 lessons in unit
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