Plants and the Eden Project
Discovering How Plants Help Our World Year 5 Science 60-minute Journey
What is the Eden Project?
World's largest indoor rainforest Located in Cornwall, England Built in old clay quarry Home to thousands of plant species Teaches us about protecting our planet
Think About This...
What would happen if there were no plants on Earth? Take a moment to discuss with your partner Think about food, air, and materials we use
Plants in Food Chains
Plants are producers - they make their own food All food chains start with plants Animals eat plants for energy Humans depend on plants for food Without plants, no life could exist
How Plants Help Us Every Day
{"left":"Food: fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts\nMedicine: aspirin from willow trees, digitalis from foxgloves\nMaterials: wood for furniture, cotton for clothes","right":"Air: plants make the oxygen we breathe\nBeauty: flowers and gardens make us happy\nShelter: wood for building homes"}
Research Time!
Work in pairs with your laptops Use your research worksheet Find facts about plants and the Eden Project Look for: food chains, medicines, materials, photosynthesis Take notes and be ready to share!
Amazing Plant Facts
Photosynthesis: plants turn sunlight into food One large tree can provide oxygen for 4 people Medicines from plants help cure diseases Plants have been on Earth for 500 million years The Eden Project grows plants from 5 continents
Our Mission
"We must protect plants because they protect us. Every plant matters for our future on Earth."