Plant reproduction from cuttings
I can describe the process of plant reproduction from cuttings, based on my own observations.
Plant reproduction from cuttings
I can describe the process of plant reproduction from cuttings, based on my own observations.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Plants reproduce to make new plants, or offspring, in different ways.
- Plants that have been grown from cuttings can be observed changing over time.
- Observations can be recorded in different ways, including annotated photographs, diagrams and tables.
Keywords
Offspring - Living things create offspring when they reproduce.
Reproduce - When living things reproduce they create offspring.
Parent plant - A parent plant is a plant that has reproduced and created offspring.
Observation - We make observations when we look closely at something and use other senses too.
Record - To record information is to keep it so that it can be passed on to others. This can be done in many ways including notes, photos and drawings.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that observations from enquiries should only be in written or numerical form.
Explain that there are many ways to represent the information we gathered during enquiries, including with diagrams, writing or even video recordings.
Equipment
pupils' cuttings from previous lesson (optional, but suggested)
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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Starter quiz
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