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Schemes of Work
QCA

Science at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1)

Unit 1B: Growing plants

QCA

Where this unit fits in

This is the introductory unit for plants. Builds on Unit 1A 'Ourselves'

Children need:

  • to know that animals (including humans) are alive and grow.
Links with Units 1D 'Light and dark', 2B 'Plants and animals in the local environment', 2C 'Variation'.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Introduction
2. Finding plants
3. Watching plants grow
4. Plants for our food
5. Watering plants
6. Plants and light
7. Living and artificial plants
8. Review