Plant reproduction
Independent Learning
Introduction
This unit is all about how and why we have the flowers in the word around us and what it has do do with insects like bees.
Task 1: Know
Use quizlet and the knowledge organiser and core questions to familiarise yourself with the keywords for this topic.
Learn
Task 2: Flower structure
Task 2b: Make notes:
Draw the diagram of a flower from slide 8
State the function of each part of the flower
Explain why plants produce flowers
Extension task:
Get a few flowers from outside and see if you can identify the parts in your diagram. What differences can you see?
Task 2c: Complete this question to make sure you have understood this lesson. Use the mark scheme to check your answer once you are done.
Task 3 Pollination and fertilisation
Task 3b
Describe wind pollination and insect pollination
Compare the features of plants that are pollinated by wind and insects (similarities/differences)
Describe the process of fertilisation
State the definition of self-pollination and explain why this is not beneficial to the plant
Task 3c: Complete the progress quiz
Task 4: Seed dispersal
Task 4b: Make notes that:
Explain why seeds must be dispersed away from the parent plant
State the 4 methods of seed dispersal
Copy and complete the table on slide 13
Design a seed and explain the adaptations it has for seed dispersal
Task 4c: Complete this question to make sure you have understood this lesson. Use the mark scheme to check your answer once you are done.
Task 5: Summary
Task 5a: Watch the video
Task 5b: Complete the Seneca learning unit for this topic:
Task 5c: Make a mind map or single page revision summary for this topic
Task 6: Check
Task 6: Complete the quiz. Redo the quiz if you need to to achieve the pass mark
Extend
Some interesting documentaries about plants from arround the world:
Have a go at these exam questions to test your understanding