Plant Survival 

In this project, the children will revisit the parts of plants and trees from the projects Seasonal Changes and Plant Parts in Year 1. They will observe seasonal changes in plants and identify and classify the plants growing in their locality, identifying features of these plants. Children will conduct a simple comparative test to determine what seeds need to germinate and observe changes over time.

Children will compare and look for patterns in where plants grow outdoors and use this knowledge to predict the needs of plants. They will carry out a comparative test into what plants need to grow, observing how grass grows with and without light and water. Children will explore variations in plants’ needs by asking questions and researching unusual plants, such as carnivorous plants, succulents and aquatic plants.