Encourage discussion and promote scientific thinking with these Year 2 Plants Concept Cartoons. They feature a range of common misconceptions that can be unpicked to ensure that your children are secure in their understanding of this topic. Pupils will be able to explain their viewpoints using evidence from their learning to justify if a statement is true. It will also identify any gaps in children's understanding which can be targeted quickly. This resource focuses on the statements 'are all seeds planted by humans' and 'do all plants begin as a seed'.

They are flexible in their use, meaning they could be used at the beginning or end of a topic. They are also ideal for display too - ensuring a knowledge rich environment to further young minds.

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Year 2 National Curriculum objectives

• Observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants. Find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.