Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of non-flowering plants. Discuss the types of non-flowering plants such as mosses, ferns, and conifers, and their unique characteristics.

Engage students with a brief discussion on the tallest plant in the world, the giant conifer, to spark interest and curiosity.

Explain the characteristics that define non-flowering plants, focusing on their reproduction methods such as spores in mosses and ferns, and seeds in cones for conifers.

Introduce the video 'Gymnosperms' to provide visual examples of cone-bearing plants and their ecological roles.

Watch the video 'All About Mosses' to explore the unique characteristics and reproduction of mosses through spores.

Facilitate a discussion on how non-flowering plants adapt to different environments and their importance in ecosystems.

Engage students in a classification activity where they sort various plant samples into flowering and non-flowering categories.

Use the 'Classifying Plants' assessment to reinforce students' understanding of plant classification.

Assign students to research a specific non-flowering plant and present their findings, focusing on its characteristics and reproduction.

Conduct a quick quiz to assess students' grasp of the differences between seedless and cone-bearing non-flowering plants.

Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about non-flowering plants and discuss any new questions they may have.

Use the 'Observing Leaf Diversity at School' assessment to explore the diversity of plant leaves and their adaptations.

Encourage students to extend their learning by researching the ecological roles of non-flowering plants in their local environment.