What happens to plants in different seasons?
Resource overview
EYFS
10mins
Invite pupils to explore how plants change across the four seasons with this discussion card activity.
Topics covered
seasons, plant scienceHow to use this resource
- Display the activity on your whiteboard for a whole class approach or print for pupils to work independently.
- Ask pupils to complete the activity in groups of 3-4. Each group could have one card to discuss, or the full set.
- Encourage groups to feedback to the class.
Background
Looking at the stages of a plant’s life cycle can help us identify the season; through new plants emerging from the ground, flower buds appearing and opening, seeds and fruits growing or leaves changing colour and falling to the ground.
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