The life cycle of a flowering plant

Use this lesson to help primary learners of all levels to learn about the life cycle of a flowering plant.

A man and child watering some flowering plants

Author

Karen Elliot

Introduction

In this lesson learners watch a short video about the life cycle of a flowering plant and complete an accompanying worksheet. They label a diagram, then draw and colour their own flower to complete the worksheet. They describe their flower or the life cycle of a flowering plant.

This lesson has worksheets and options for higher and lower level learners. Teachers can use the same worksheet with the whole class or use differentiated worksheets for mixed level groups.

Learning outcomes:

Learners label a diagram showing the key elements of the life cycle of a flowering plant (e.g. seed, soil)
Learners name the key elements of the life cycle of a flowering plant (e.g. seed, soil)
Some learners describe a flower using simple language
Some learners describe the life cycle of a flowering plant in simple terms using the simple present tense