Plant reproduction in Year 5

Our IPC topic of 'Existing, extinct and endangered' has been fascinating for our Year 5 pupils. The children have been learning about how plants reproduce! 

We learned that some plants need another plant to reproduce and that other plants reproduce by themselves making genetical clones in new plants. 

Mrs Cosgrove brought in one of her very impressive spider plants which demonstrated this perfectly. The class then had the opportunity to take cuttings from the spider plant, and to attempt to grow their own plant from their cuttings. 

'It was really fun as we learned how asexual reproduction happens in plants.' - Vanishka 

'I really enjoyed experimenting to see if we can make our own little plant using the big plant.' - Ivy 

'I think the roots will grow and then we can put it in soil.' - Valentino 

We carefully looked at where to take the cuttings and then placed the cut plant in water. We will then move them to soil once the roots begin to show. 

This real life experience has helped bring our learning to life!