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Planting and tending the pollinators

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Spring: Pollinator Project: Lesson 4
Planting and tending the pollinators
Warm-up: 10-15 mins
- Urge children to discuss the pollinator plants and flowers that have been planted and those that have been identified around the school.   
 
Introduction: 10 mins
- Ask children to draw wildflower labels on white card, including the flower’s name. Ask them to create drawings of existing pollinator plants and flowers on the school site. These cards will be laminated for outdoor use. 

Development: 40 mins
- Request students to place the cards in the soil as pollinator identification markers. 
- Attach the cards to existing pollinator plants and flowers to raise awareness of biodiversity on the school site.

Conclusion: 10 mins
- Ask students to discuss the range of pollinator plants and flowers that they have noticed in other local habitats. 
- Invite students to discuss the actual work required to look after the plants, such as watering, weeding, etc. Ask students to decide, supported by you and other adults, a rota of care for the roles and responsibilities associated with the garden. 

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