Plants from bulbs
You can explain that some plants grow from bulbs.
Plants from bulbs
You can explain that some plants grow from bulbs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A bulb is an underground bud or stem of a plant at resting stage.
- Different types of plants can grow from different types of bulbs, such as some flowering plants and vegetables.
- Inside of a bulb is a mini version of the plant waiting to grow, including flower, leaf and root parts.
- The first stage of growth from a bulb is when a root grows downwards and a shoot grows upwards.
- Bulbs can be observed growing into mature plants.
Keywords
Plant - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves
Bulb - Some plants rest under the ground as bulbs
Flower bud - A flower bud will grow into a flower
Hand lens - A hand lens is a tool that makes things look bigger
Common misconception
Pupils may think that all plants grow from seeds.
Show everyday examples of plants that grow from bulbs, as well as plant bulbs to observe them grow.
Equipment
Bulbs cut in half (onions), hand lenses, soil, trowels, bulbs (alliums recommended), watering cans
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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