This complete KS1 Science unit offers a fully resourced, progressive sequence of lessons focused on plant biology, plant part identification, growth conditions, observation, and scientific analysis. Designed by an experienced teacher, this pack supports deep learning through practical experimentation, systematic observation, and structured reflection.
Perfect for Year 2 but adaptable for other KS1 cohorts, this pack is particularly suited to schools embedding oracy, investigative skills, scientific vocabulary, and SEND-accessible adaptations.
What’s Included:
Freyer Model pre-assessment
6 detailed lessons with planning, teaching prompts, and student tasks
Scientific vocabulary banks
Observation and measurement charts
Question stems for oracy and reflection
Scaffolded writing tasks and sentence starters
Suggested adaptations for SEND and greater depth
Adult deployment guidance
End-of-unit assessment writing tasks
Unit Overview:
Lesson 1 – Parts of a Plant and Their Functions
Children explore, label and describe the function of roots, stems, leaves and flowers through guided observation and practical activity.
Lesson 2 – What Plants Need to Grow
Pupils learn about light, water, air, and warmth as essential elements. Picture sorting tasks and group discussion embed understanding.
Lesson 3 – Setting Up a Scientific Experiment
Children predict how plants will grow under different conditions (light/no light, water/no water), using labelled pots and controlled variables.
Lesson 4 – Observing and Measuring Growth
Pupils measure plant growth using rulers, recording their results in tables and charts. They compare data across the different conditions.
Lesson 5 – Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions
Students identify patterns in plant growth, compare groups and use evidence to explain why some plants thrived while others struggled.
Lesson 6 – Final Reflection and Conclusion Writing
Children reflect on what plants need to grow, summarise their learning, and write structured conclusions using key scientific vocabulary.
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