Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Science - Science

5. Explore how plants have benefitted society

Mission Objectives

I can identify the different uses of plants in my everyday life.

I can describe the different uses of plants for different products

I can describe how plants may not always benefit our society.

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Words and meanings to learn

sustainability

using resources wisely so we don't run out and future generations can also use them

society

a term to describe humans being together

poisonous

a substance that causes harm when it enters the body or touches the skin

fibre

a piece of material which is long, thin and flexible, like a length of thread.

medicinal

a drug or other substance used to treat a disease, injury, pain, or other symptoms

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Resources: Pens, pencils and the handout.

Handout: Information sheet on plants and their uses. Blank table for children to fill out.

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