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Year 2 - Science

Grow your own food (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)

Growing plants

Unit Summary

This unit covers observing and describing how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants, and understanding how water, light, and temperature affect plant growth and health. It involves performing simple tests, using observations to answer questions, and gathering data to explore plant needs.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain that plants are often grown as food, as part of a healthy diet.

Key Notes

  • Many plants form part of a healthy diet.
  • Often plants are grown as crops for people to eat.
  • Some crops can be grown locally, including in gardens and school grounds.
  • Sustainable crop growth occurs when a farmer or gardener makes sure that the soil and plants are cared for.
  • Sustainable crops in the UK include wheat, fruit, potatoes and other vegetables.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • sustainable: Sustainable means using things in a way that doesn't use them up or harm the environment, so they can be used again in the future.
  • plant: A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
  • crop: A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.
  • healthy diet: A healthy diet is all the foods that we need to keep us well.
  • locally: A plant that grows locally is in the area where you live.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that all food comes from shops. Pupils may think that all plants are edible.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the scientific idea in this lesson using two key points.

Many plants form part of a healthy diet. Often plants are grown as crops for people to eat.

2. Define this scientific word and use it in context. 'sustainable'

Sustainable means using things in a way that doesn't use them up or harm the environment, so they can be used again in the future. Include the word in a full scientific explanation, not as a single label.

3. Correct this common scientific misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may think that all food comes from shops. Pupils may think that all plants are edible. Correction: Clear examples showing edible plants in their natural habitats. Warning that some plants can be harmful if ingested.

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