Year 2 - Science - Plants - 5 Lessons

Introducing our meticulously designed 5-Lesson Science Unit on Plants, a comprehensive educational package tailored to cultivate curiosity and deepen understanding about the fascinating world of botany. This unit integrates interactive Smart Notebook Slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and engaging activities into a cohesive learning experience.

Key Features:

Observation and Description: Students will learn to observe and describe how seeds and bulbs transform into mature plants, providing them with a firsthand understanding of plant growth and development.

Plant Essentials: The unit delves into the fundamental needs of plants - water, light, and suitable temperature, emphasizing their importance in maintaining plant health.

Working Scientifically Skills: This unit is designed to foster scientific skills, including asking and answering questions, making keen observations, performing simple tests, classifying, and data gathering and recording.

Extra Learning Opportunities:

• Leaf Collection: Students can collect different leaves on journey sticks, promoting hands-on learning through classification.
• Photography: Taking photos of plants and flowers on the field will allow students to observe variations in plant species.
• Gardening: Students will have the opportunity to plant their own plants on the field when they are ready, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Garden Tending: Small group rotations for garden tending will allow students to observe plant growth closely and understand the importance of gardening.
• Letter Writing: A persuasive writing activity where students write letters to other year groups, advocating for the care of the garden, will integrate literacy skills with their scientific learning.

This Science Unit on Plants is more than just a collection of lessons; it’s an immersive, interactive exploration of the botanical world that encourages students to think scientifically, ask questions, and discover answers.