This editable differentiated lesson pack focuses on seeds. Lesson 2 introduces children to germination and helps them understand that seeds are alive even before they start to grow. Children observe a range of seeds closely, compare their features and set up simple germination activities so they can watch early changes over time. They learn that seeds need water and warmth, not sunlight, to begin growing. The lesson builds early enquiry skills by encouraging children to make predictions and talk about what they notice as their seeds begin to change.

The file includes the following resources: - editable teaching presentation - editable activity observation diary - editable additional activity ideas - editable lesson plan - editable focus assessment worksheet

National Curriculum objectives Science: Year 2 Pupils should be taught to:

 observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.

Working scientifically: Observing

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

updated to the Grammarsaurus curriculum 2.0...