KS1 Plants: Parts of a Plant Flashcards
🃏 Plant Parts Flashcards
Print double-sided · cut along the dashed lines · fold each card in half.
| FRONT (large, child-facing) | BACK (teaching tip · bonus leap) |
|---|---|
Roots 🌱 underground [Illustrator: plant pulled up showing roots dangling in soil.] | 📖 Teaching tip: Roots hold the plant in the ground AND drink water from the soil. Two jobs at once! 🚀 Bonus leap: Name a vegetable that IS a root. (Carrot · parsnip · potato.) |
Stem 🪵 holds up the plant [Illustrator: a strong green stem with arrows showing water rising.] | 📖 Teaching tip: The stem is like a tower. It holds the leaves up to the sun and carries water up from the roots. 🚀 Bonus leap: What is the stem of a tree called? (A trunk!) |
Leaves 🍃 catch sunlight [Illustrator: a leaf with sun rays hitting it.] | 📖 Teaching tip: Leaves are the plant's kitchen — they catch sunlight to make food. Flat and wide so they catch as much sun as possible. 🚀 Bonus leap: Why do you think most leaves are green? (Green colour helps catch sunlight.) |
Flower 🌸 makes seeds [Illustrator: a bright flower with bees nearby.] | 📖 Teaching tip: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, and they grow into seeds that can make brand-new plants. 🚀 Bonus leap: Name your favourite flower colour. |
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About this resource
Four printable double-sided flashcards covering roots, stem, leaves, and flower — what each does for the plant.
What you'll learn
- Identifying plants & trees DfE NC Science KS1 plants (Y1)
- Parts of a plant DfE NC Science KS1 plants (Y1)
Inside this resource
- 4 flip cards
For the student — how to do this
You're going to flip through a deck of flash cards about science. It should take about 10 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a deck of flash cards for Key Stage 1 science — about 10 minutes of focused activity. Your child can flip through this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a deck of flash cards aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 science. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Flashcards are a self-test tool. Ask the child to say what's on the back BEFORE flipping. They're ready to move on when they get 9 out of 10 correct two sessions in a row.