Year 1 - Science
Structure of a tree
Identifying plants and their basic parts
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Unit Summary
This unit focuses on identifying and naming common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees. It covers the basic structure of flowering plants and trees. Emphasis is on asking questions, observing closely, classifying, and gathering data to suggest answers to questions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to name different parts of trees.
Key Notes
- Trees are plants and are made up of different parts
- Trees have roots hidden under the ground
- The stem of a tree is often known as the trunk
- Branches and twigs grow out of the trunk to support leaves, flowers and fruit
- Different parts of trees can be identified and named using observation skills
Vocabulary To Learn
- tree: A tree is a plant which has a trunk supporting leaves and branches.
- roots: The part of a plant that anchors it in the soil is called the root. Roots take in water for the plant.
- trunk: The trunk of a tree is its main stem. The trunk is usually covered in protective bark.
- branches: The branches of a tree are the parts that grow out from its trunk and have leaves.
- leaves: A leaf is the part of a plant where the plant makes its food using the process of photosynthesis.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may not realise that trees are plants.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the scientific idea in this lesson using two key points.
Trees are plants and are made up of different parts. Trees have roots hidden under the ground.
2. Define this scientific word and use it in context. 'tree'
A tree is a plant which has a trunk supporting leaves and branches. Include the word in a full scientific explanation, not as a single label.
3. Correct this common scientific misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may not realise that trees are plants. Correction: Explanation that trees are a type of plant.
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