Topic aimed at following on from reproduction in year 7/KS3. The worksheets are not all necessarily mine, or I have only slightly edited them - so this lesson string is a free resource.

Pupils’ starting point, prior or prerequisite knowledge: KS2: Life cycles Pupils learn that plants and animals reproduce as part of their life cycle and that in every life cycle there are distinct processes and stages. They begin to understand how reproduction is important to the survival of the species. KS3: Previous lessons about pollination and structures of a plant. Possible misconceptions about: Seeds/pollen being the same thing All seeds need the same requirements (not sure going to go into that much detail) – all need the same basic requirements however. Detail of key science concepts or skills: Plants need air, water, warmth, and light to be able to grow. A seed has three main parts: embryo – the young root and shoot that will become the adult plant food store – starch for the young plant to use until it is able to carry out photosynthesis seed coat – a tough protective outer covering Inquiry question/s: What conditions are needed for seeds to germinate? What conditions are needed for plants to grow? Pupil learning objectives/outcomes/success criteria: By the end of the lesson the pupils will be able to: Objectives: • What do plants need to grow? • Which conditions are needed for germination to happen? Outcomes: • State the basic requirements for plant growth. • Describe the conditions needed for germination to happen. • Carry out an experiment to investigate the conditions needed for germination to happen.

Lesson Objectives State the role of bees in plant reproduction (pollination). Describe the changes in bee populations over time and give a few reasons why numbers are declining. Explain how pollination takes place and be able to say what is being done to restore bee populations in the local environment. Keywords Bee Reproduction Pollination CCD

Lesson Objectives Describe what happens during fertilisation in plants. Compare and contrast fertilisation in plants and humans. Keywords Pollen Anther Stigma Style Ovary Ovule

Learning Objectives Recall why photosynthesis is important Describe the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis Explain the process of photosynthesis using word equations Balance the Photosynthesis symbol equation. Keywords Photosynthesis Oxygen Carbon dioxide Water Glucose Chloroplast

Learning Objectives Describe how plants disperse their seeds Summarise the adaptations of seeds for each method of seed dispersal. Compare and contrast the different forms of seed dispersal Keywords Dispersal Seed Flower

(comes with a worksheet in the PowerPoint file) Learning Objectives Identify the location of the stomata on a leaf. Describe the structure of a stomata. Explain the role of the stomata. Keywords Stomata Guard cell Microscope Gas exchange

Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771) Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775) Learning Objectives Identify the similarities and differences between plants and animals Describe the 7 characteristics of life Evaluate the application of MRS GREN – does it always apply? Keywords Cell Organism Energy MRS GREN

Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771) Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775) Learning Objectives Identify parts of a microscope and state what we use them for Make a cheek cell slide to identify the organelles Explain why diagrams in textbooks look different to images seen using a microscope Keywords Lens Magnification Slide Cell Stain

Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771) Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775) Learning Objectives What does the term unicellular mean? Describe and explain the features of some unicellular organisms Explain why organisms cannot grow beyond a certain size Keywords Unicellular Amoeba Bacteria Euglena Fungi Organelle

Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771) Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775) Learning Objectives Compare and contrast plant and animal cells Describe the function of the organelles in an animal cell Identify the organelles in an animal cell Keywords Cell Organelle Membrane Cytoplasm Mitochondria

Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771) Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775) Learning Objectives Recall key words and definitions about the seven life processes Describe using key terms how particles move in diffusion Explain using key terms why diffusion is important Keywords Diffusion Respiration Gases Concentration

Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771) Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775) Learning Objectives Identify the cells, tissues and organs within a plant Describe the roles of the different organs within the plant Explain how the tissues in the roots different from those in the leaves Keywords Leaf Stem Roots Function

This lesson recaps the basic structure of a light microscope, goes through magnification/resolution and then provides a worksheet to do the Core Practical on microscopes.

Learning Objectives Identify the different layers of a leaf Describe the functions of the different layers of a leaf Explain how a leaf is adapted to carry out the process of photosynthesis. Keywords Epidermis Cuticle Palisade Mesophyll Stomata Guard

Lesson Objectives Identify the different parts of a flower Describe the functions of the different parts of the flower. Explain why different flowers may have different structures. Keywords Anther Filament Stigma Style Ovary Ovules Sepal Pollen Petals

Lesson Objectives State what pollination is. Describe the process of wind and insect pollination. Explain how flowers are adapted for pollination. Keywords Pollen Anther Stigma Style Ovary Ovule

Learning Objectives State why plants are important. Describe the importance of plants in maintaining levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Keywords Plants Carbon Dioxide Oxygen Life

(Comes with a worksheet in the PowerPoint file) Learning Objectives Safely test a leaf for starch Describe the results of testing leaf for starch and link to photosynthesis equation Explain the results of the testing leaf for starch experiment for both the plant in the light and plant in the dark Keywords Photosynthesis Oxygen Carbon dioxide Water Glucose Chloroplast Starch