Participate in gardening activities

Challenge reference: 1048

Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
Learners will be able to describe the reproduction and life cycle of plants. They will participate in growing a range of plants over a period of time.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .  

    Be able to demonstrate an understanding of weed control methods

  • 2 .  

    Be able to recognise terminology of plants

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Describe how pesticides/weedkillers work
  • Identify at least three weed control methods
  • List the advantages and disadvantages of at least two different weed control methods

 

  • Describe the reproduction system of a flower
  • Explain the following words in relation to plants:
    • annual
    • biennial
    • perennial
    • self-seeding
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of planting these four types of plants in a garden
  • Describe the growth and development of a plant from seed to maturity
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
2
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