Title – Life Cycle of a Plant (A 5E lesson)

By – Tania Yap

Primary Subject – Science

Grade Level – 2-3

Topic:

Life Cycle of Plants

Objectives:

• At the end of the lesson, pupils will:
  • be able to name the conditions suitable for the growth of a seed and a plant
    
  • plant a seed and begin to observe the complete life cycle of flowering plants grown from seeds over a period of time

Engage:

• Concepts:
  • Plants have life cycles.
  • Plant goes through stages of growth and development that includes seed, young plant, and adult plant.

• Teacher brings in a real live plant. Teacher ask pupils:
  • What are the parts of a plant
    
  • Which part do they think is the beginning part of the plant
    
  • What do they think are the stages of a plant cycle

Explore:

• In groups, pupils will plant the seeds.

• Before going to the plot, brief pupils on:
  • plot assigned (A to H)
    
  • collection of gardening tools
    
  • digging soil, planting seed, installing plastic labels

Explain:

• Concepts:
  • Seeds needs air, water and warmth.
  • Plants need air, water, sunlight and nutrients in order to live and thrive.

• Students name the factors that seeds will need to grow into an adult plant.

Expand:

• Teacher asks pupils:
  • What happens if there is no watering?
    
  • In places where farmers grow crops, what happens if there is a drought?
    
  • If I grow the seed in the cupboard, will it germinate?

Evaluate:

• Mini True/False quiz to assess today’s understanding.

• Brief pupils on their ongoing assignment:

• Over the weeks, pupils will:
  • note down when they have watered their plant
    
  • measure the heights of the plant during its growth.
    
  • keep a journal to illustrate each stage of growth

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