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.

Plant Reproduction Knowledge Organiser - HCS

Learn

Task 2: Flower structure

Task 2a - read through the slides

Lesson 1 - Flower Structure - Default

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 3a: Watch the video and read through the slides

Lesson 2 - Pollination & fertilisation - Default

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 4a: Watch the video and read through the slides

Lesson 3 - Seed dispersal - Default

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