Learning Goal: I understand that plants have life cycles.
First, what do you know of the life cycle of a plant? Can you name and describe the different stages? In your work book draw a diagram showing the key stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant as you currently believe them to be.
Next, watch this presentation to learn about the key stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant:
If you have trouble viewing the presentation open up this PowerPoint: The life cycle of a flowering plant
Now, go back to the diagram you drew in your workbook showing the key stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant. How does this compare with what you learnt in the presentation? The picture below may help you.

Then, complete the following sentence:
‘I understand the key stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant are …‘
Finally don’t forget to share what you have learnt in this lesson with your family. Do they know the key stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant?
Challenges: Test your knowledge with these interactives:
- Plant Life Cycle (1)
- Plant Life Cycle (2)
- Life cycle of a bean plant
- Plant Life Cycle Matching Pairs Game (1)
- Plant Life Cycle Matching Pairs Game (2)
Design and make your own creative presentation of the key stages in the life cycle of a particular plant.
Work sample to upload to OneNote:
- Your completed sentence: ‘I understand the key stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant are …’
- Your creative presentation