Hazel Class recently enjoyed an exciting outdoor learning session as part of our Science work on plants. Equipped with iPads, the children explored the school grounds, taking photographs of a wide variety of plants, including both wild plants and those growing in our garden areas.
During the activity, pupils were encouraged to observe closely and identify different types of plants, linking their learning to the National Curriculum objectives for Key Stage 1. We discussed the basic structure of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, and talked about the role each part plays in helping the plant grow and stay healthy.
The children also compared and grouped plants based on their features, noticing similarities and differences between wild and garden plants. They showed great curiosity when discussing how different plants are suited to their environments and began to explore simple ideas about what plants need to grow, such as light, water, and suitable temperature.
Using the iPads allowed the children to capture their findings and reflect on their observations back in the classroom, supporting both their scientific enquiry skills and their use of technology.
This hands-on experience helped bring our plants topic to life and supported the children in developing key skills in observation, identification, and classification, all in line with the Year 1 and Year 2 Science curriculum.
