Science lesson for Year 2 - Germination of a Seed. L.O.: To understand how seeds grow in to mature plants Key vocabulary: Germination, Dispersal, Maturity Key skills: Observing, Asking Questions, Measuring The lesson is designed to highlight the fascinating process of the plant lifecycle, inspiring wonder and curiosity in children. It encourages them to ask questions and explore the world around them more deeply, fostering a sense of enquiry about nature and how living things grow and change. This lesson is accompanied by 1. A short, illustrated rhyming story book about a pine cone ‘A Pine Cone Winked At Me’ - designed to awaken wonder and query 2. A diagram of the Life Cycle of a Pine Tree and rotating template 3. A Power Point Lesson 4. A lesson plan with key questions and vocabulary Lesson Hook ’ A Pine Cone Winked At Me’ story which Vocabulary Activity: Anagrams from ‘Germination’ Power Point lesson Activity: Children plant their own seeds. Consolidation: Scientific drawing of a diagram showing plant life cycle Higher Order Thinking: Children generate their own questions: The PDF story ‘A Pine Cone Winked At Me’ is an illustrated story poem which fosters a sense of wonder and magic about the life cycle of plants, captivating children’s imaginations as they discover the fascinating stages of growth and transformation in nature *A young boy walks through a forest and notices a small pine cone winking at him. He witnesses a pollen explosion and the dispersal and germination of a pine seed and is forever charmed. He returns when he is older to see the seedling fully grown in to a pine tree. (Word Count Approximately 500 words. 4 minutes to read.)

The lesson focus is to identify and name a variety of deciduous trees. This lesson is designed to develop children’s higher order thinking skills by encouraging them to explore questions about plants and leaves. The activity of sorting leaves by different characteristics is designed to help children practice problem-solving skills and improve visual memory and pattern recognition. This in turn can help develop a child’s focus. Children learn the word deciduous. They are encouraged to query and investigate leaves of trees, how they are different, how the are the same and why trees have leaves. The resource contains: A detailed lesson plan; A Power Point with photos of different leaves and trees; A Leaf ID Sheet and a Leaf Matching Sheet; A short poem about a tree that wants to walk; A 16 piece leaf puzzle.

The lesson is designed to spark children’s curiosity about the natural animal world around them, encouraging them to explore and engage with the diverse creatures they could encounter in their own locality. The lesson is in conjunction with the National Curriculum for Year 4 Living Things and their Habitats: Encourage children to think about the animals in their locality; Generate questions about animal lifestyles; Create a fact file for an animal of their choice. Lesson includes: Power Point of lesson Word Search pupil handout with key headings in a Illustrated story of an adventurous little fox who finds friendship with a badger (pdf) Information pupil handout containing facts about badgers that can be organised in to a fact file. Template for Fact File for children who need more scaffolding.

Science Lesson Y1 Animals Including Humans - Carnivores and Herbivores Children name a variety of animals and group them in to carnivore, herbivore or omnivore. The activity of sorting and grouping animals develops problem solving skills, pattern recognition and consolidates technical scientific vocabulary such as carnivore. Included in lesson: Power Point with pictures of animals for grouping Story ‘Squirrel’s Forest Feast’ an enchanting story about a squirrel who organises an annual forest feast for the woodland animals - designed to encourage children to start to query what different animals eat. Animal sorting worksheet (picture based to ensure equal access for all children).

KS1 Science Lesson - Living Things Understanding different animals live in different habitats; comparing habitats The lesson helps children compare different animals and their habitats, fostering an understanding of how various species adapt to their environments. It also raises awareness about the challenges many animals face, highlighting the threats to their survival and the importance of conservation. The activity is a matching activity designed to consolidate their understanding of different habitats. Lesson includes: Power Point lesson with photos of different habitats YouTube short video on habitat Story ‘Beaver Saves The Day’ a beaver helps a badger whose sett has flooded Worksheet placing animals in correct habitat Extension worksheet describing habitat using vocabulary bank Higher Order Thinking: What makes a suitable habitat?