Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Xylem and phloem: structure and distribution Water and mineral ions travel up a plant in xylem made of dead, empty, lignified tubes. | Corners | 6 Q, 21 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1, tab 2 |
| 7.2 | From soil to xylem, and up the stem Water crosses the root through cell walls or through cytoplasm, is forced through living cells at the endodermis, then rises in the xylem as an unbroken column held together by hydrogen bonds and pulled up by the leaves. | Frayer Model | 6 Q, 20 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 3, tab 5 |
| 7.2 | Transpiration and xerophytic leaves Stomata must open to let carbon dioxide in, and water vapour escapes through the same pores. | Connect-Extend-Challenge | 6 Q, 18 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 4, tab 6 |
| 7.2 | Translocation: loading the phloem and mass flow Leaves make far more sucrose than they use, while roots, fruits and growing tips need it. | Anticipation / Reaction Guide | 6 Q, 22 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 7 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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