Plant Growth Basic Science Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second
Week: 3
Topic: Growth of Plants
Sub-topic: Stages of Plant Growth

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour:

  • Discuss the types of soil learned in the previous class.
  • Ask students to recall what plants need to grow.

Key Words:

  • Seed, Germination, Seedling, Mature Plant, Flowers, Fruits.

Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Identify the stages of plant growth.
  2. Explain the importance of each stage in plant development.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Observation, Communication, Critical Thinking.

Learning Materials:

  • Pictures of plant growth stages.
  • Seeds, soil, and small pots for a practical demonstration.
  • Marker board and chalk.

Lesson Structure

Plants grow in different stages. Let’s break it down:

  1. Seed Stage: Plants start as tiny seeds. Like how you start as a baby, plants have their baby form too.
  2. Germination: The seed wakes up and begins to sprout. It’s like when you open your eyes in the morning and get ready for the day.
  3. Seedling: Now, the plant has small leaves. Picture a little plant growing in a pot.
  4. Mature Plant: As time passes, the plant becomes bigger and stronger. It might have flowers or fruits. Think of a full-grown tree in a park.

Remember, plants also have their own growth journey, just like you do! 🌱 Any questions?

Evaluation

  1. Plants start as ________. a) flowers b) seeds c) leaves d) fruits
  2. Germination is when the seed begins to ________. a) sleep b) sprout c) shrink d) hide
  3. During the seedling stage, a plant has small ________. a) rocks b) branches c) leaves d) clouds
  4. A mature plant may have ________ or fruits. a) toys b) vegetables c) flowers d) books
  5. What is the first stage of plant growth? a) Germination b) Seedling c) Mature Plant d) Seed
  6. When a seed wakes up and starts to sprout, it’s called ________. a) flowering b) germination c) shrinking d) hibernation
  7. Seedlings have small ________. a) wings b) roots c) feathers d) fins
  8. A mature plant is ________ and ________. a) small and weak b) big and strong c) tiny and colorful d) slow and lazy
  9. Flowers and fruits may appear on a ________ plant. a) seedling b) mature c) germination d) seed
  10. The journey of plant growth involves stages from seed to ________. a) rock b) seedling c) mature plant d) cloud
  11. The seedling stage comes after ________. a) germination b) mature plant c) flowers d) seeds
  12. The process where a seed becomes a plant is known as ________. a) growth b) germination c) shrinking d) hiding
  13. During germination, the seed ________. a) sleeps b) dances c) sprouts d) sings
  14. What is the final stage of plant growth? a) Seed b) Seedling c) Germination d) Mature Plant
  15. Plants grow in different ________. a) colors b) stages c) shapes d) numbers

 

Presentation Activities and Strategies

  1. Set Induction (5 mins):
    • Show pictures of different plants in various stages.
    • Ask questions like, “What do you notice about these plants? How do they grow?”
  2. Step 1: Revision (7 mins):
    • Briefly revise the previous topic on the meaning and types of soil.
    • Connect soil types to plant growth.
  3. Step 2: Introduction (5 mins):
    • Introduce the new topic: “Today, we’ll explore how plants grow. Just like we discussed soil last time, today we’ll look at the different stages of a plant’s life.”
  4. Step 3: Teacher’s Activities (15 mins):
    • Explain each stage: seed, germination, seedling, mature plant.
    • Use the practical demonstration with seeds and pots.
    • Encourage questions and discussions.
  5. Learners Activities (10 mins):
    • Plant seeds in small pots and observe changes.
    • Discuss their observations in small groups.
    • Share findings with the class.
  6. Assessment (3 mins):
    • Ask individual students to explain one stage of plant growth.
    • Check understanding through quick questions.
  7. Evaluation :
    1. What is the first stage of plant growth?
    2. Define germination.
    3. Name two things a seed needs to grow.
    4. What is a seedling?
    5. How is a mature plant different from a seedling?
    6. Mention a stage where flowers may appear.
    7. Why is the seedling stage important?
    8. Connect soil types to plant growth.
    9. Explain the journey from seed to mature plant.
    10. What is the importance of understanding plant growth?
  8. Conclusion (5 mins):
    • Recap the key points.
    • The teacher goes around to assess and provide feedback.

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