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Learning Area: Natural Sciences Lesson: Module 4: Plants: Structure Including Genetics Duration:
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Content: Grade: 9 Integration:

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LEARNING UNIT 1 - Plant cells under the Microscope

LO 1 Activity 1.1: To explain the operation of a microscope SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. 1.2 1.3 is able to execute an investigation and collect data; is able to evaluate data and communicate findings.

Activity 1.2: To identify the different parts of a microscope

LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

2.1 2.2

is able to recall meaningful information; is able to arrange information according to categories; is able to apply knowledge.

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Activity 1.3: To use the microscope as apparatus

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts.

1.2 1.3

is able to execute an investigation and collect data; is able to evaluate data and communicate findings.

2.1 LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. 2.2

is able to recall meaningful information; is able to arrange information according to categories; is able to interpret information; is able to apply knowledge.

Activity 1.4: To understand the structure of a plant cell

2.3 2.4

LEARNING UNIT 2 - Plant organs: Roots LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

Activity 2.1: To identify the organs of a plant

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is able to arrange information according to categories.

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Activity 2.2: To determine how the structure of a plant stem is related to the functions that it performs

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

1.2

is able to execute an investigation and collect data.

Activity 2.2: To determine how the structure of a plant stem is related to the functions that it performs

2.4

is able to apply knowledge.

LEARNING UNIT 3 - Plant organs: Stems 2.1 Activity 3.1: To determine how the structure of a plant stem is related to the functions that it performs LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. 2.2 is able to recall meaningful information; is able to arrange information according to categories; is able to interpret information; is able to apply knowledge.

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LEARNING UNIT 4 - Plant organs: Leaves LO 1 Activity 4.1: To investigate the relationship between the structure and functions of leaves SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. 1.1 1.2 is able to plan investigations; is able to execute an investigation and collect data; is able to evaluate data and communicate findings.

1.3

Activity 4.1: To investigate the relationship between the structure and functions of leaves

2.4

is able to apply knowledge.

Activity 4.2: To illustrate the differences between the leaves of monocotyledons and dicotyledons

2.2

is able to arrange information according to categories; is able to apply knowledge.

2.4

Activity 4.3: To describe stomata on leaves

LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

2.2

is able to arrange information according to categories; is able to apply knowledge.

2.4

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Activity 4.4: To describe the internal structure of a leaf blade

2.3

is able to interpret information.

LEARNING UNIT 5 - Plant organs: Flowers LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

2.2

Activity 5.1: To describe flowers as structures for propagation

is able to arrange information according to categories; is able to interpret information.

2.3

LO 1 Activity 5.2: To describe pollination as a necessary process for the propagation of flowering plants SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

1.1 1.2

is able to plan investigations; is able to execute an investigation and collect data; is able to evaluate data and communicate findings.

1.3

Activity 5.2: To describe pollination as a necessary process for the propagation of flowering plants

2.4

is able to apply knowledge.

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Activity 5.3: To describe fertilisation as a necessary process for the propagation of flowering plants

2.1 2.2

is able to recall meaningful information; is able to arrange information according to categories.

LEARNING UNIT 6 - Genetica LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

Activity 6.1: To discuss basic concepts related to genetics

2.3 2.4

is able to interpret information; is able to apply knowledge.

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