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:
- Identify the stages of plant growth.
- 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:
- Seed Stage: Plants start as tiny seeds. Like how you start as a baby, plants have their baby form too.
- 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.
- Seedling: Now, the plant has small leaves. Picture a little plant growing in a pot.
- 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
Presentation Activities and Strategies
- 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?”
- Step 1: Revision (7 mins):
- Briefly revise the previous topic on the meaning and types of soil.
- Connect soil types to plant growth.
- 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.”
- 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.
- Learners Activities (10 mins):
- Plant seeds in small pots and observe changes.
- Discuss their observations in small groups.
- Share findings with the class.
- Assessment (3 mins):
- Ask individual students to explain one stage of plant growth.
- Check understanding through quick questions.
- Evaluation :
- What is the first stage of plant growth?
- Define germination.
- Name two things a seed needs to grow.
- What is a seedling?
- How is a mature plant different from a seedling?
- Mention a stage where flowers may appear.
- Why is the seedling stage important?
- Connect soil types to plant growth.
- Explain the journey from seed to mature plant.
- What is the importance of understanding plant growth?
- Conclusion (5 mins):
- Recap the key points.
- The teacher goes around to assess and provide feedback.