Exciting Exit point in Year 5

We have really enjoyed learning about the life cycles and reproduction of plants and animals. 

Earlier in this topic each child tried to create their own spider plant by taking cuttings from the adult spider plant. 

Over the last 2 weeks we have used our enquiry skill of observing over time to see what happens to our cuttings. 

We have noticed that the cuttings have now started to sprout brand new roots. As our exit point to the topic, we took the cuttings with roots out of the water and then placed them in soil for the roots to take hold. These are now ready to be taken home to be planted somewhere they can grow into an adult spider plant. 

'The roots grew quite long. I think this will grow into a bigger spider plant.' - Daniel 

'The plant now has roots. It needs to soil to grow further now.' - Ryan 

The children have shown a good understanding of asexual reproduction as they have created genetic clones of the adult plant in their new plants. 

Well done Year 5!