Biology : Plants
Overview
Students will be investigating plant structure and function and linking their knowledge to photosythesis, transpiration and translocation. They will then learn about plant diseases and plant hormones.
The main SMSC/Personal Development content of this topic includes: PD17 – Willingness to reflect on their experiences.
The main UN Rights of a Child covered are No.13 – Sharing thoughts freely and No.28 – Access to Education.
Example Key Words
Photosynthesis
The process by which plants use energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
Xylem
A type of plant tissue which transports water and mineral ions around the plant.
Phloem
A type of plant tissue which transports dissolved sugars around the plant.
Auxin
A plant hormone that controlls the growth of a plant in response to different stimuli
Topism
The turning of all or part of an organism in a particular direction in response to an external stimulus.
External Links
- https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/plant-tissue-cnh32t
- https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/plant-roots-61k3jr
- https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/transport-in-plants-6rr38c
- https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/investigating-transpiration-6tjk0r
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zyk8msg/revision/1