Spring - Sow, Grow and Farm
Topic Overview
In the Sow, Grow and Farm project, your child will learn about allotments in the United Kingdom. They will learn about food webs and animal life cycles, including how living things are dependent on one another within a habitat. They will investigate the different ways that plants reproduce. They will have the opportunity to learn about local farming, comparing the similarities and differences to farming in the United Kingdom. They will investigate modern farming techniques, including the challenges that farmers face. They will learn about the benefits of eating seasonally and about the pros and cons of importing food. They will also learn about world farming and how the different climate zones affect where different foods can be grown.