Plant Life Cycle: Spin Wheel

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Overview:

Build a spinning wheel to demonstrate the life cycle of a fruiting plant, designed for early and middle years students.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the stages of a fruiting plant’s life cycle.
Identify key stages such as germination, growth, flowering, pollination, and fruiting.
Develop an understanding of the plant life cycle and its relevance to nature.

How the Activity Works:

Students will cut out both sheets and poke a hole through the centre point of each wheel. They will then use a drawing pin to fasten the wheels together, creating a spinning wheel that displays the different stages of a plant's life cycle. As they assemble the wheel, they will arrange the stages of the life cycle in the correct order. This hands-on activity allows students to visually engage with the life cycle of a plant, reinforcing their understanding of plant growth in an interactive and fun way.

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