What plants need: review
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can record observations about what plants need using labelled diagrams.
Key learning points
- Scientists gather and record data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions.
- Findings can be recorded using labelled diagrams.
- Scientists use what they already know and the evidence they have gathered to make predictions.
Keywords
Question - A question is a type of sentence that asks something.
Data - Data is information collected during an investigation. It may be numbers, symbols, pictures or text.
Diagram - A diagram is a drawing used to explain something clearly.
Label - A label is a sign that gives us information about the thing it is with.
Prediction - A prediction is a statement saying what you think will happen.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that plants are able to grow in any conditions and will simply adapt to their surroundings.
Explain that plants have certain requirements to survive and grow well, and will be unhealthy and likely die without these requirements. Results from pupils' enquiries will back this up and help them to see this first-hand.
Teacher tip
Allow pupils time to observe the investigation of their peers as well as their own; this will give them more evidence with which to make their predictions and also develop their understanding of how plants fare when various different requirements are taken away.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to the plants they have been growing as part of earlier science lessons. There is data in the slide deck that can be used as an alternative if this is not possible.
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the part of the plant to its name.
Q2.A question is a type of sentence that…
Q3.Plants need air, water, light, room to grow and from the soil to grow and be healthy.
Q4.When scientists look at their enquiries and take measurements, it is called making…
Q5.What does it mean to record something?
Q6.When scientists carry out a comparative test, they…
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name for this type of picture which we can use to show information about something?
Q2.Which of these is a diagram?
Q3.Lucas has drawn a diagram of his investigation into plants. He could improve his diagram by adding with more information.
Q4.Scientists gather and record __________ in a variety of ways to help in answering questions.
Q5.Scientists use evidence they have already gathered to help them make accurate about what might happen.
Q6.Alex is investigating what happens to a plant with no water.
Here is his data so far.
What would be a sensible prediction for his plant without water?
To help you plan your 3 science lesson on: What plants need: review, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 3 science lesson on: What plants need: review, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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