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Year 7 Science: Reproduction in plants lesson pack

A complete, ready-to-teach KS3 lesson on reproduction in plants. Below is a real sample of what ChalkHour makes: the full pack adds three levels of worksheet, model answers, a teaching explainer and print-ready PDF and Word files.

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Reproduction in Plants

A comprehensive lesson exploring how flowering plants reproduce sexually, covering flower structure, pollination, fertilisation, and seed dispersal.

Learning objectives

  • Identify and describe the functions of the male and female reproductive parts of a flower.
  • Explain the difference between pollination and fertilisation.
  • Describe the different methods of seed dispersal and why they are necessary for plant survival.

Lesson plan (60 minutes)

  1. Starter · 5 min

    Do Now: Label a simple diagram of a flower from memory or general knowledge.

  2. Introduction · 15 min

    Direct Instruction: Explanation of floral structures, pollination vs fertilisation, and seed dispersal.

  3. Main Activity 1 · 15 min

    Dissection/Observation: Students examine real flowers (e.g., lilies or tulips) to identify parts.

  4. Main Activity 2 · 15 min

    Differentiated Worksheets: Students complete Support, Core, or Stretch tasks based on ability.

  5. Plenary · 5 min

    Multiple Choice Quiz: Quick assessment of key concepts.

  6. Review · 5 min

    Review: Marking quiz and summarising the journey from pollen to seed.

Key vocabulary

Stamen
The male part of the flower, consisting of the anther and filament.
Carpel (Pistil)
The female part of the flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.
Pollination
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.
Fertilisation
The joining of a male gamete (pollen) and a female gamete (ovule).
Nectar
The sugary liquid produced by flowers to attract insects.

Core worksheet (first questions)

  1. List the two parts that make up the stamen.
  2. List the three parts that make up the carpel.
  3. Contrast the appearance of an insect-pollinated flower with a wind-pollinated flower.
  4. Explain the difference between pollination and fertilisation.

Quiz (sample)

  1. 1. What is the name for the entire male reproductive part of a flower?

    • A. Carpel
    • B. Stamen
    • C. Sepal
    • D. Style

  2. 2. Which part of the flower is sticky to catch pollen grains?

    • A. Anther
    • B. Ovary
    • C. Stigma
    • D. Filament

  3. 3. What is the process of pollen moving from an anther to a stigma called?

    • A. Fertilisation
    • B. Germination
    • C. Pollination
    • D. Photosynthesis

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