Wildflowers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and name different wildflowers that grow from seeds.
Key learning points
- Some flowering plants grow naturally in the wild, such as in woods and meadows.
- Wildflowers grow from seeds, often without any help from people.
- Wildflowers can be looked at closely and compared using observation skills.
- Wildflowers can be identified and named using simple secondary sources of information.
Keywords
Plants - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Wildflowers - A wildflower is any type of flower that grows naturally in the wild without human help.
Seeds - A seed is the part of a plant that it makes to ensure its reproduction.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Identify - To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.
Common misconception
Children may think that all plants have been planted by humans.
Clear explanation that plants can grow in the wild without need for human intervention or support.
Teacher tip
Full instructions for making wildflower seed bombs can be found in the additional materials document. If you don’t have access to a suitable location to hunt for wildflowers, videos of wildflower walks can be a useful substitute.
Equipment
Access to outside space with wildflowers. Clay, water, soil, native wildflower seeds for seed bombs.
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Lucas uses a magnifying glass to look closely at some daisies. Which skill is he using?
Q2. plants have flowers. Which word is missing from this sentence?
Q3.Which of these is true?
Q4.Sofia is using a plant app to correctly name a plant she has found. What skill is she using?
Q5.Aisha has spotted a plant with small white flowers. Which two skills will help her to name it correctly?
Q6.Jun sees this plant growing beside a tree. He observes it closely and tries to find it in his flower identification book but still cannot identify it. Why might this be?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Wildflowers often grow without any help from ...
Q2.Wildflowers grow from ...
Q3.Where are wildflowers growing in this picture?
Q4.Sam uses a pencil to observe wildflowers. Explain why a pencil will not help her to make observations.
Q5.What can you use to identify wildflowers?
Q6.Use the plant identification information to match these wildflowers to the correct description.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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