Plant pollinators
Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 · Unit 5: Plants · Lesson 14 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Zero conditional · Pollination
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Lesson idea
Zana's mum explains how bees, butterflies and hummingbirds pollinate plants, and we learn science words, the zero conditional and for and since.
Lesson vocabulary: pollinate: to move pollen and allow fertilisation · pollen: a fine powder from the male part of a flower · nectar: a sugary fluid in flowers · pesticide: something used to destroy pests · ecosystem: an area where living things work together · stamen: the male part of a flower · stigma: the female part of a flower · transport: to carry from one place to another
Key points
- We use if in the zero conditional for things that always happen: If pollen moves to stigmas, fertilisation takes place.
- We use adverbs like for and since to talk about time.
- Plants depend on pollinators, so we must protect them.
Lesson questions (15)
- What did Zana see flying around the lavender?
Answer: Butterflies - About what percentage of flowering plants need creatures to pollinate them?
Answer: 75 per cent - What do plants produce as food for pollinators?
Answer: Nectar - What are the male parts of a plant called?
Answer: Stamens - What are the most important pollinators?
Answer: Bees - Why doesn't Mum use pesticides?
Answer: They can harm pollinators - What is a butterfly's long mouthpart like?
Answer: A straw - Why do hummingbirds pick up pollen?
Answer: Their heads get dusted when they feed - Which crops depend heavily on bees?
Answer: Blueberries, apples and cherries - What colours do bees like?
Answer: Bright white, yellow or blue - How much of our food do pollinators help produce?
Answer: About one-third - How can we help pollinators at home?
Answer: Plant flowers and leave out water - Complete: If pollen ___ from stamens to stigmas, fertilisation takes place.
Answer: moves - Complete: I have looked after them ___ many years.
Answer: for - Which is a compound noun?
Answer: butterfly
About this lesson
“Plant pollinators” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 (Unit 5: Plants) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What did Zana see flying around the lavender?” and “About what percentage of flowering plants need creatures to pollinate them?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
When do we use the zero conditional?
For permanent facts: If pollen moves to stigmas, fertilisation takes place.
How do we form the zero conditional?
The zero conditional is for fixed scientific facts: If + present, present. Example: If you heat ice, it melts.
What is the difference between for and since?
for goes with a length of time, and since goes with a starting point.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.