Strawberry Shoots in Science

In Class 5, pupils have been exploring the topic of Living Things and Their Habitats, developing their scientific knowledge through discussion, investigation and hands-on learning.

As part of this work, children have been learning about how plants reproduce, including understanding the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction. They explored how some plants require both male and female parts for pollination and fertilisation, building their understanding of key scientific concepts through clear explanations and enquiry-based learning.

To deepen their understanding, pupils designed and set up their own investigation to explore how the colour of flower petals may affect pollination. This practical work encourages curiosity, careful observation and the ability to make predictions—key skills in scientific learning. They will return to evaluate their findings and reflect on their results, developing their ability to think scientifically.

The class has also been learning about asexual reproduction in plants, discovering how some plants can reproduce from a single parent. As part of this, they have propagated strawberry plants and are looking forward to observing any new growth. This provides an excellent opportunity for pupils to see scientific processes in action over time.

Through these activities, pupils are building their knowledge, confidence and independence as young scientists, while developing important skills such as enquiry, observation and reflection.