Sweet Strawberries
Success Criteria
Aim• I can explain where, when and how strawberries are grown in the United
Kingdom.
• I can explain that strawberries are grown outside and in polytunnels and glass houses.
• I can explain that strawberry plants produce runners that make new plants.
• I can say when the strawberry season is in the United Kingdom.
• I can say how to plant and look after my own strawberry plant.
Guess What’s in the Bag
What’s in the bag?
Guess What’s in the BagWhat do we already know about strawberries?
The Outside of the Strawberry
Gently touch the strawberry.How does it feel?
Smell the strawberry.What does it smell like?
Can you guess how many seeds are on the outside?
What is the green part on the top called?
Strawberry Investigators
I can explain where, when and how strawberries are grown in the United Kingdom.
The Inside of the Strawberry
Use a magnifying glass to look carefully at the inside.
Is the strawberry all one colour inside?
Are there any shapes you notice?
Do all the strawberries look exactly the same inside?
Carefully cut the strawberry in half.
Grow Your Own
Growing StrawberriesJuicy bits of information about growing strawberries.
Juicy Bit of Information
Time To Taste and ReflectWhat do we now know about strawberries?
Success Criteria
Aim• I can explain where, when and how strawberries are grown in the
United Kingdom.
• I can explain that strawberries are grown outside and in polytunnels and glass houses.
• I can explain that strawberry plants produce runners that make new plants.
• I can say when the strawberry season is in the United Kingdom.
• I can say how to plant and look after my own strawberry plant.