Grow your own food (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain that plants are often grown as food, as part of a healthy diet.
Key learning points
- Many plants form part of a healthy diet.
- Often plants are grown as crops for people to eat.
- Some crops can be grown locally, including in gardens and school grounds.
- Sustainable crop growth occurs when a farmer or gardener makes sure that the soil and plants are cared for.
- Sustainable crops in the UK include wheat, fruit, potatoes and other vegetables.
Keywords
Sustainable - Sustainable means using things in a way that doesn't use them up or harm the environment, so they can be used again in the future.
Plant - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Crop - A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.
Healthy diet - A healthy diet is all the foods that we need to keep us well.
Locally - A plant that grows locally is in the area where you live.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that all food comes from shops. Pupils may think that all plants are edible.
Clear examples showing edible plants in their natural habitats. Warning that some plants can be harmful if ingested.
Teacher tip
When choosing what to grow ensure you choose plants that are suitable for planting at the appropriate time of year. Create a growing plan or rota so that the plants receive the care that they are likely to need in order to grow successfully.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Most plants grow from a bulb or a .
Q2.Which part of a plant grows first?
Q3.A scientist who investigates plants is called a .
Q4.What happens when a plant does not have enough light?
Q5.What do plants need in order to grow?
Q6.We can measure a plant's growth using
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When plants are grown as food, what are they called?
Q2.Which sentence about crops is true?
Q3.Which two things can farmers and gardeners do to be sustainable?
Q4.Match each keyword with the correct explanation.
Q5.Why should people eat fruit and vegetables?
Q6.Which crop can be grown in a sustainable way in the UK?
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