Grow your own food (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability) | Science

Starter quiz

Most plants grow from a bulb or a ______.
- 'seed' ✓
Which part of a plant grows first?
- leaves
- flower
- roots ✓
A scientist who investigates plants is called a ______.
- botanist ✓
- engineer
- gardener
What happens when a plant does not have enough light?
- it will grow healthily
- it will not grow at all
- it will grow tall at first, but then its leaves will turn yellow or white ✓
What do plants need in order to grow?
- warmth, light, water ✓
- water, warmth, soil
- soil, water, light
We can measure a plant's growth using
- a ruler ✓
- a thermometer
- weighing scales

When plants are grown as food, what are they called?
- farms
- crops ✓
- sustainable
Which sentence about crops is true?
- Crops can only be grown in other countries.
- Crops can only be grown on farms.
- Crops can be grown locally on farms, gardens or allotments. ✓
Which two things can farmers and gardeners do to be sustainable?
- take care not to pollute the soil ✓
- grow crops on a farm or in a garden
- eat a healthy diet
- recycle water to use on plants ✓
Match each keyword with the correct explanation.
- sustainable
  
  ⇔
  
  making small changes to look after the planet ✓
- crop
  
  ⇔
  
  a plant that is grown as a food ✓
- healthy diet
  
  ⇔
  
  eating things that help to keep you well ✓
Why should people eat fruit and vegetables?
- They are fun to grow.
- They can be planted by gardeners or farmers.
- They are an important part of a healthy diet. ✓
Which crop can be grown in a sustainable way in the UK?
- egg
- potato ✓
- coconut

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Many plants form part of a healthy diet.
Often plants are grown as crops for people to eat.
Some crops can be grown locally, including in gardens and school grounds.
Sustainable crop growth occurs when a farmer or gardener makes sure that the soil and plants are cared for.
Sustainable crops in the UK include wheat, fruit, potatoes and other vegetables.

Pupils may think that all food comes from shops. Pupils may think that all plants are edible.

Clear examples showing edible plants in their natural habitats. Warning that some plants can be harmful if ingested.

Sustainable - Sustainable means using things in a way that doesn't use them up or harm the environment, so they can be used again in the future.
Plant - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Crop - A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.
Healthy diet - A healthy diet is all the foods that we need to keep us well.
Locally - A plant that grows locally is in the area where you live.