Science in stories: The Enormous Turnip

Can you name the parts of a plant, name foods that come from different plant parts and identify plants for a delicious soup?

Ages: 4-7

Topic: Plants

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The Enormous Turnip: Plant parts and plants we eat (presentation)

Presentation

Read the story, learn to name plants and identify their parts. Discover which plants we eat before naming foods that come from them.

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The Enormous Turnip: Delivery guide

Teachers' notes

Delivery guide with learning objectives, timings, science background, extra activities and curriculum links.

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The Enormous Turnip: Parts of a plant poster

Poster

Can you name the parts of a plant and describe the function of each part? Can you draw and label a tree? Poster and learning activities.

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The Enormous Turnip: Plants we eat

Worksheet

Draw and name plants we eat, that come from each plant part.

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The Enormous Turnip: Name the parts of a plant

Worksheet

Label the parts of a tomato plant and draw and label a plant of your own.

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Science in stories: Little Red Riding Hood

Can you help Little Red Riding Hood find out about body parts and senses, so she doesn’t think the wolf is her Granny ever again?

Science in stories: Peter Pan

Peter Pan has inspired children to dream, to play and to stand up to evil. See how this story can inspire childrens to learn about science.

Science in stories: Humpty Dumpty

Can you protect Humpty Dumpty from his fall? Use your understanding of the properties of materials to give Humpty Dumpty a safe landing.

Science in stories: The Emperor's new clothes

Can you help the Emperor find out about the seasons and choose the right clothes for each season? Describe seasonal changes.