This first focus of learning in Science this term is ‘Plant nutrition and reproduction’. This project teaches children about the requirements of plants for growth and survival. We will describe the parts of flowering plants and relate structure to function, including the roots and stem for transporting water, leaves for making food and the flower for reproduction.
To find out more, view our Plant nutrition and reproduction Knowledge Organiser
Plant nutrition and reproduction Lesson Overview
| Lesson  | Learning focus |
| 1 | Focus on roots |
| 2 | Focus on stems |
| 3 | Investigating plant vessels – Breadth and depth |
| 4 | Focus on leaves |
| 5 | Flowering plant life cycle |
| 6 | Flower anatomy |
| 7 | Pollination |
| 8 | Seeds and seed dispersal |
Other helpful documents
Plant nutrition and reproduction Glossary
Plant nutrition and reproduction Vocabulary Mat
In addition to this project we will also cover the theme ‘Light and shadow’. This project teaches children about light and dark. We will investigate the phenomena of reflections and shadows, looking for patterns in collected data. Also, the risks associated with the sun are also explored.
To find out more, view our Light and shadow Knowledge Organiser
Light and shadow Lesson Overview
| Lesson  | Learning focus |
| 1 | Exploring light |
| 2 | Identify and classify |
| 3 | Investigating reflective materials – Breadth and depth |
| 4 | Exploring shadows |
| 5 | Opaque, transparent and translucent |
| 6 | Observing changes in shadows |
Other helpful documents
Light and shadow Vocabulary Mat