This editable differentiated lesson pack focuses on helping children understand that plants change in clear, recognisable stages as they grow. By observing their own seedlings and comparing them with examples such as radishes, cress and beans, pupils learn that roots appear first, followed by shoots, stems and leaves. They look for patterns in how plants develop over time and begin to notice differences between early and later growth. This lesson strengthens children’s ability to observe carefully, compare changes week by week, and describe how living things grow and develop.

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National Curriculum objectives Science: Year 1 Pupils should be taught to:

identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees  identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees.

Working scientifically:

Observing closely using simple equipment gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Updated to the Grammarsaurus Curriculum 2.0...