Year 2 - Science
What plants need to grow and stay healthy
Growing plants
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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 can set up an investigation to find out what happens to plants when they do not get what they need.
Key Notes
- Plants are living things, just like humans and other animals.
- Plants need water, light and a suitable temperature (warmth) in order to grow and stay healthy.
- Scientists ask questions and set up simple tests to find answers.
- Scientists investigate and observe what happens to plants if they do not get what they need.
Vocabulary To Learn
- plant: A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
- healthy: A plant or animal is healthy if it is in a state of well-being and free from disease.
- temperature: Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
- botanist: A botanist is a scientist that studies plants.
- investigate: When we investigate, we try to find out more about something.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not know how to remove only one growing condition in order to compare plants.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the scientific idea in this lesson using two key points.
Plants are living things, just like humans and other animals. Plants need water, light and a suitable temperature (warmth) in order to grow and stay healthy.
2. Define this scientific word and use it in context. 'plant'
A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves. Include the word in a full scientific explanation, not as a single label.
3. Correct this common scientific misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may not know how to remove only one growing condition in order to compare plants. Correction: Explain that a plant without water will still require warmth and light, and discuss group A, B and C's options as a whole class.
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