Science·Organisms & Life Processes·procedural
Water Transport in Plants
Investigate how water is transported within plants, using observations such as coloured water being drawn up through a stem
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is diving deeper into how living things work — understanding plant life cycles from flower to seed, discovering how plants transport water, and learning about the important roles of skeletons, muscles, and proper nutrition.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe an investigation using coloured water to track water movement in a plant
- Explain that water travels from roots through the stem to the leaves and flowers
- Draw or label a diagram showing the path of water through a plant
Assessment prompt
Has Water Transport in Plants seen a white flower turn a different colour in coloured water and been able to explain that the stem carries water up to the petals?
Standards alignment
Y3.Sci.P.3GB · uk-nc-2013
Water transport in plants
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2