In this lesson learners watch a short video about the life cycle of a flowering plant and complete an accompanying worksheet. They label a diagram, then draw and colour their own flower to complete the worksheet. After watching the video and completing the worksheet, extend the topic using activities from the LearnEnglish Kids website.

Aims

• To provide a simple explanation of the life cycle of flowering plants
• To present a topic related to the seasons of spring (seeds are planted) and autumn (new seeds form and fall to the ground), and to World Wildlife Day (3 March)
• To use the present simple to describe facts
• To develop listening, speaking and labelling skills
• To provide learners with an opportunity to label a diagram and draw their own flower

Age group
Primary

Level
CEFR level A1–A2

Time
50–60 minutes

Materials
The lesson plan, worksheets and answer key can be downloaded in PDF format below. In addition, you will need:

• video: play the video below or here http://www.viddler.com/v/792eec19
• pencils and colour pens, pencils or crayons
• extension activities:
  • Nature flashcards: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/flashcards/nature-flashcards
  • Plants word game: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/word-games/plants
  • Spring colouring: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/colouring/spring
  • The lucky seed story: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/the-lucky-seed