Key Stage 1

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PLANT LIFE

 

The wildflower banks and meadows of the cemetery park provide an opportunity to study the rich diversity of plant life. Pupils go out into the park in search of flowers. Year 1 pupils go out the park in search of flowers.As they explore they find out about the different types of plants and where they can be found. They then bring back a specimen to the classroom to draw and label.In addition , Year 2 students will ALSO look at seeds and bulbs in the park, discussing where they come from and what they need to grow into mature plants.

 

Curriculum Links

 

• Plants - Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen tress.

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• Plants - Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including tress.

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• Plants - Observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants.

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• Plants - Find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.

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• Living things and their habitats - Identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including micro-habitat.