Lower KS2 Investigating Plant Conditions Activities

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Activity One - Functions Of Plants

Activity 1

Functions Of Plants


  • Sc3/2.1a identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers
Activity Two - Absorbing Water Investigation

Activity 2

Absorbing Water Investigation


  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc3/2.1c investigate the way in which water is transported within plants
Activity Three - Plant Maze

Activity 3

Plant Maze


  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.7 using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc4/1.9 using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings
  • Sc3/2.1b explore the requirements of plants for life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients from soil, and room to grow) and how they vary from plant to plant
Activity Four - Seeds In Soil Investigation

Activity 4

Seeds In Soil Investigation


  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc3/2.1c investigate the way in which water is transported within plants
Activity Five - Plants Need Space Investigation

Activity 5

Plants Need Space Investigation


  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc3/2.1c investigate the way in which water is transported within plants
Activity One - Functions Of Plants

Activity 1
Functions Of Plants

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc3/2.1a identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers

Downloads:

Activity Two - Absorbing Water Investigation

Activity 2
Absorbing Water Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc3/2.1c investigate the way in which water is transported within plants

Downloads:

Activity Three - Plant Maze

Activity 3
Plant Maze

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.7 using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc4/1.9 using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings
  • Sc3/2.1b explore the requirements of plants for life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients from soil, and room to grow) and how they vary from plant to plant

Downloads:

Activity Four - Seeds In Soil Investigation

Activity 4
Seeds In Soil Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc3/2.1c investigate the way in which water is transported within plants

Downloads:

Activity Five - Plants Need Space Investigation

Activity 5
Plants Need Space Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
  • Sc4/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
  • Sc4/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
  • Sc3/2.1c investigate the way in which water is transported within plants

Downloads:

Investigating Plant Conditions Science Activities

Welcome to Hands-On Education, your go-to hub for informative and engaging educational resources! Today, we'll be discussing science activities for Key Stage 2 students that investigate plant conditions. Our worksheets and lesson plans are designed to teach students about the functions of plants, how they absorb water, and why they need space to grow.

One of our favorite activities is the absorbing water investigation, where students observe how plants absorb water through their roots and how it travels up the stem to the leaves. This activity is a great way to introduce scientific concepts such as osmosis and capillary action.

Another fun activity is the plant maze, where students design a maze for a plant to grow through. This activity helps students understand how plants need space to grow and how they respond to obstacles in their environment.

For a more hands-on approach, our seeds in soil investigation allows students to plant their own seeds and observe how they grow in different conditions. This activity teaches relevant scientific language and simple scientific ideas such as germination and photosynthesis.

At Hands-On Education, we believe that learning should be fun and engaging, and our resources reflect that. Our plant investigations are designed to be a fun way for students to learn about scientific ideas and concepts while also developing their critical thinking skills. We hope that these activities will inspire a love of science in your students and encourage them to explore the world around them.

In addition to the activities mentioned above, there are various other plant investigations that students can undertake. For example, students can observe how different factors, such as temperature and light, affect the growth of plants. This investigation can be done by placing plants in different environments and noting any differences in growth patterns.

Another interesting investigation is the plant nutrient experiment. Students can grow plants in different nutrient solutions to observe the effects of different nutrients on plant growth.

Finally, students can also investigate the different parts of a plant and their functions. This activity can be done by dissecting a plant and identifying its different parts, such as the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.

All of these activities are designed to engage students in hands-on learning and encourage them to explore the world of science. By providing students with a fun and interactive learning experience, we hope to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a curiosity about the world around them.

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