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Year 1

Wildflowers

I can identify and name different wildflowers that grow from seeds.

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Year 1

Wildflowers

I can identify and name different wildflowers that grow from seeds.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Some flowering plants grow naturally in the wild, such as in woods and meadows.
  2. Wildflowers grow from seeds, often without any help from people.
  3. Wildflowers can be looked at closely and compared using observation skills.
  4. 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.

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.
Teacher tip

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

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).

Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Lucas uses a magnifying glass to look closely at some daisies. Which skill is he using?
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researching
sorting
Correct answer: observing
Q2.
plants have flowers. Which word is missing from this sentence?
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all
Correct answer: some
no
Q3.
Which of these is true?
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Correct answer: Flowers can be different colours, shapes and sizes.
Flowers can be different colours but are all the same shape and size.
Flowers can be different sizes but are all the same shape and colour.
Q4.
Sofia is using a plant app to correctly name a plant she has found. What skill is she using?
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counting
Correct answer: identifying
observing
Q5.
Aisha has spotted a plant with small white flowers. Which two skills will help her to name it correctly?
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Correct answer: observing and identifying
observing and sorting
identifying and measuring
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?
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Jun's book does not have all the plants in it.
Correct answer: Plants do not have flowers all year long. He needs to wait and try again later.
Jun did not observe the plant closely enough.

6 Questions

Q1.
Wildflowers often grow without any help from ...
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Correct answer: people
animals
plants
Q2.
Wildflowers grow from ...
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leaves
roots
Correct answer: seeds
Q3.
Where are wildflowers growing in this picture?
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Correct Answer: woods, in the woods, wood, woodland, in woods
Q4.
Sam uses a pencil to observe wildflowers. Explain why a pencil will not help her to make observations.
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Correct answer: To observe means to look closely.
To record means to write or draw what you find out.
To research means to use other sources like asking a scientist or using a book.
Q5.
What can you use to identify wildflowers?
Correct answer: a plant spotter/identification sheet
your eyes
a stopwatch
Q6.
Use the plant identification information to match these wildflowers to the correct description.
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Correct Answer:poppy,It has a green stem and red flowers with black in the middle

It has a green stem and red flowers with black in the middle

Correct Answer:daffodil,It has a yellow flower with a tube shape in the middle.

It has a yellow flower with a tube shape in the middle.

Correct Answer:snowdrop,It is a small plant with white, bell-shaped flowers.

It is a small plant with white, bell-shaped flowers.

Correct Answer:dandelion,It has lots of pointy, yellow petals and a green stem.

It has lots of pointy, yellow petals and a green stem.

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