Science·Ecosystems & Habitats·conceptual
Pollination & Pollinator Decline
Explain the importance of insect pollination for plant reproduction and human food security, and discuss the consequences of pollinator decline
Suggested ages 11–12
Evidence of understanding
- Explains why many food crops depend on insect pollination to produce fruit and seeds
- Names examples of crops that require insect pollination (e.g. apples, almonds, oilseed rape)
- Discusses the potential impact of bee population decline on food production
- Connects to plant reproduction — flowers are adapted to attract specific pollinators
Assessment prompt
If Pollination & Pollinator Decline saw a news story about bees dying out, could they explain what that would actually mean for the food in your kitchen — which foods would be affected and why?
Standards alignment
KS3.Sci.Bio.Ecosystem.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Plant reproduction and food security
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3