Plant Life Cycles

Investigate the local plant life and explore the part that flowers play in the life cycle of plants – including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal. Understand how living things need to reproduce in order for a species to survive and carefully observe examples of flowers, fruits and seeds.

Details

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: £82

Suitable for: KS2, SEND

Capacity: 1 class per session (32 pupils)

Sessions run: Tuesday – Friday

Workshop Information

Ahead of the workshop we will:

• Discuss SEND/access needs if required;
• Share health & safety guidance.

During the outdoor workshop we will:

• Briefly discuss the seven processes of life (MRS NERG)
• Identify and discuss the different parts and functions of flowering plants;
• Explore methods of seed dispersal;
• Look at contrasting ways of pollination and focus on the important role of insects in this process.