Science·Organisms & Life Processes·conceptual
Common Plants & Trees
Identify and name common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is learning about the amazing diversity of life — identifying different animals and plants, understanding how body parts help animals survive, and discovering what all living things need to stay alive.
Evidence of understanding
- Name at least five common wild or garden plants from direct observation
- Sort trees into deciduous (loses leaves) and evergreen (keeps leaves) with examples
- Match a plant to its name when shown a picture or real specimen
Assessment prompt
If you point to a tree in the park, can Common Plants & Trees tell you what kind it is and whether it keeps its leaves in winter?
Standards alignment
K-LS1-1US · ngss-k5
K-LS1-1
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5
Y1.Sci.P.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Identify and name common plants
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1