Over the last two days, Room 2 have dived into investigating the different parts of a flower and how they are useful for pollination and the survival of a plant. We have been introduced to lots of scientific vocabulary such as…

• Nectar
• Nectary
• Style
• Stigma
• Stamen
• Anther
• Filament
• Ovary
• Ovules
• Pollinators
• Fertilised

We have dissected flowers to identify the key parts and then organised the chronology of how pollination happens. I have to say, Room 2 have been absolutely fantastic at this, they are scientists in the making!

If you want to have another go at home, Lillies and Tulips offer the best chance to see the stamen and stigma clearly but please ask permission before you go pulling your mum’s or grandmother’s flowers to pieces!