Planet Botanic
Session outline
Find out about the parts of a flower and the vital role that pollinators play in the lifecycle of a plant. Discover the importance of biodiversity in the Garden and take a trail to see if you can spot plant pollinators in action. The session will end with a look at seed dispersal including some of the spectacular seeds in our collection.
This session is part guided and part self-guided tour. The group will be split into two during the session so please ensure you have four or more accompanying adults.
Session length: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Curriculum links
Key Stage 2
- Science Year 3: To identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers
- Science Year 3: To explore the requirements of plants for life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients from soil, and room to grow) and how they vary from plant to plant
- Science Year 3: To explore the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal
- Science Year 5: To describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals
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