What plants do and what they need
Why this, why now
This unit explores the functions of different parts of flowering plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. It investigates plant requirements for growth and the role of flowers in pollination, seed formation, and dispersal. Emphasis is on practical enquiries, and data presentation.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 5 / 6
What plants do and what they need
This unit explores the functions of different parts of flowering plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. It investigates plant requirements for growth and the role of flowers in pollination, seed formation, and dispersal. Emphasis is on practical enquiries, and data presentation.
15 lessons- Comparing what plants need in different habitats
- The function of leaves
- Life cycle of a flowering plant
- Pollination
- The parts of a flower
- How water is transported in plants
- Nutrients and fertilisers for plants (non-statutory)
- The function of roots
- The function of flowers
- Seed formation and seed dispersal
- What plants need: review
- What plants need: plan
- What plants need: do
- Plants without roots
- What plants need: final review