Growing Our Food Basic Science and Technology Kindergarten Second Term Week 5

Lesson Plan: Growing Our Food

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 5 years
Topic: Growing Our Food
Sub-topic: Seeds and Their Growth Process
Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Describe what a seed is.
2. List what seeds need to grow.
3. Explain how seeds grow into big plants for us to use and eat.

Keywords

Seed, Germination, Soil, Sunlight, Water, Plant Growth

Set Induction

The teacher shows different seeds (e.g., beans, maize, and melon) to the class and asks pupils what they think seeds are used for.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with eating fruits and plants like beans and maize but may not know they grow from seeds.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Real seeds (beans, maize, melon).
2. Soil in small cups or containers.
3. Charts showing the stages of seed growth.
4. Video clips showing seeds growing into plants.
5. Drawing and labeling materials.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Start by discussing the last lesson about body protective foods, asking pupils how fruits and vegetables come from plants. Transition into discussing how plants grow from seeds.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Personal Development

Reference Books

1. Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
2. Online Resources:
   • Sprouting Seeds Lesson Plan

Instructional Materials

1. Video clips of seed germination and plant growth.
2. Cups and soil for planting seeds.
3. Labels for cups (with pupils’ names).
4. Charts illustrating the needs of a growing seed (sun, water, soil).

Content

Definition of a Seed

1. A seed is a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
2. Seeds are found inside fruits and flowers.

What Seeds Need to Grow

1. Sunlight
2. Water
3. Good soil
4. Proper care

How Seeds Grow

1. Planting: Seeds are placed in soil.
2. Germination: Seeds sprout small roots and shoots.
3. Growth: The shoots grow into stems and leaves with sunlight and water.
4. Harvest: The plants grow big enough to give us food, like fruits, vegetables, or grains.

Examples of Plants We Grow from Seeds

1. Beans
2. Maize
3. Tomatoes
4. Watermelon
5. Carrots

Presentation Structure

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

Review the last lesson on body protective foods. Discuss how fruits and vegetables are parts of plants and come from seeds.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

Introduce “Growing Our Food.” Explain that plants like beans and maize come from tiny seeds that grow with sunlight, water, and soil.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions and Corrections

Ask pupils what seeds they know. Let them brainstorm what seeds might need to grow. Correct misconceptions as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show real seeds to the class and ask pupils to describe them.
2. Tell a short story about a seed that couldn’t grow until it got sunlight, water, and soil.
3. Show a video clip of a seed being planted and growing into a plant.
4. Distribute seeds to groups and guide pupils to touch and observe them.
5. Assist pupils in planting seeds in small cups of soil and labeling their cups with their names.

Learners’ Activities

1. Brainstorm the meaning of seeds and share ideas.
2. Listen to a story about a seed and discuss it as a class.
3. Touch and observe seeds, sharing observations with their group.
4. Watch a video clip showing the process of seed growth.
5. Plant seeds in small cups and label them.
6. Sing a song about farmers and seeds.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. A seed is a small part of a _____ that can grow into a new plant.
   (a) house (b) plant (c) animal (d) toy
2. Seeds need _____ to grow.
   (a) water (b) stones (c) toys (d) plastic
3. Seeds grow into big _____.
   (a) plants (b) stones (c) animals (d) seeds
4. Plants use _____ to make food from the sun.
   (a) sunlight (b) soil (c) water (d) seeds
5. A seed that gets water and sunlight will _____.
   (a) grow (b) stay the same (c) disappear (d) die
6. _____ helps seeds sprout roots and shoots.
   (a) Germination (b) Harvest (c) Planting (d) Watering
7. We can grow maize by planting its _____.
   (a) roots (b) seeds (c) flowers (d) stems
8. A seed’s shoot grows into a _____.
   (a) stem (b) root (c) soil (d) stone
9. Plants give us food like _____.
   (a) fruits (b) stones (c) toys (d) soil
10. Plants grow better in good _____.
    (a) soil (b) plastic (c) toys (d) sunlight

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs

1. What is a seed?
   A seed is a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
2. Where can we find seeds?
   Inside fruits, flowers, or pods.
3. What do seeds need to grow?
   Seeds need sunlight, water, and good soil.
4. What happens if a seed doesn’t get sunlight?
   The seed won’t grow into a plant.
5. What is germination?
   Germination is when a seed starts to grow roots and shoots.
6. What grows first from a seed?
   Roots grow first, then shoots.
7. Can all seeds grow into plants?
   No, seeds need the right conditions like sunlight, water, and soil.
8. What do plants give us?
   Plants give us food, like fruits and vegetables.
9. How do farmers grow plants?
   Farmers plant seeds and give them water, sunlight, and care.
10. What are examples of seeds we can grow?
    Beans, maize, and tomatoes.

Conclusion

The teacher observes and assists as pupils plant their seeds and ensures they understand what seeds need to grow. Feedback is given to ensure comprehension.

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