Aim: What is the life cycle of a plant?

Area: Science: Life Cycle of a Plant Overall objective: Students will be able to identify and compare the physical structures of a variety of plant parts (seeds, leaves, stems, flowers, roots). Concept: The growth development stages of plants Grade Level: 2nd Science Standards:
LE 3.1b Identify and compare the physical structures of a variety of plant parts (seeds, leaves, stems, flowers, roots). LE 2.1a Observe and describe how plants grow and change in predictable ways: Plants closely resemble their parents LE 4.1 a,b,d Observe that plants reproduce from: Seeds, bulbs and cuttings LE 1.1b Describe the basic needs of plants: Light, air, water, soil (nutrients)

Objectives: By the end of the lesson the students will be able to: a. b. c. The learner will be able to identify each of the different stages of bean plant growth. The students will understand that plants have a life cycle. The students will observe the changes that occur during plant growth. d. The students will be able to place in the correct sequence the different growth stages of a plant. Materials: work sheets, pencils, smart board/ video, and Clear tape. Vocabulary: Life cycle, Leaves, Stems, Roots, Seeds, Fruit, Pollen, and Flowers.

Procedure: 1. Will use guided questions to begin the introduction of the topic: Who can tell me what they know about plants? Can someone tell me where do plants come from? 2. After hearing student responses I will then challenge the students prior knowledge by asking them to list the different parts of a plant. 3. Will tell the students that they are going to watch a video showing a seed sprouting and growing (plant life cycle). 4. Ask students to predict which part of the plant starts to grow first, which part grows second, and so on. 5. Student will then be giving flashcards of the different stages of the plant life cycle where they will work cooperatively to put the flash cards in sequence. 6. After each group have finish sequencing their flashcards one member from each group will come up to the front of the classroom and display their sequence on the board. 7. Teacher will then show the video of the plant life cycle through fossweb.com after viewing the video students will then review sequencing. 8. Students will then learn movements for the life cycle of a plant. 9. Then a short quiz will be giving from bbc.com. Key Questions: What do all plants need to grow? As a plant grows, what happens to its roots? How do we benefit from plants? What are the different parts of a plant? Closure: students will openly discuss and review the life cycle of a plant.

Assessment: I will assess them based on: The responses to questions giving throughout my lesson plan. Flash cards activity (sequencing) Short quiz on smart board. Background: A plant begins as a simple seed. Inside the seed are all of the parts of the future plant, dormant in their immature form. There is an immature root, stem and small leaves. When planted in the ground, the seed will germinate and begin to grow. The tiny root will work its way down as the tiny stem works its way up. The small plant that first makes its appearance is the seeding. It has a small, vulnerable stem with a few small leaves. With sunlight and water, this seeding will grow larger and more mature. The stem and root will grow longer, and new leaves will appear on the plant. When the plant reaches maturity, flowers will form. The flower is different for each plant, yet all contain the same basic parts. Most flowers use color and scent to attract insects to help them pollinate. Once pollinated, the flowers will begin developing seeds. Some plants protect the seeds inside a fruit that houses the seeds until they are ready. When the new seeds are ready, they will be released back out into nature. For some plants, this means dropping fruit onto the ground to rot or be eaten by animals. Other plants release their seeds in unique ways, such as being blown by wind or by sticking to animal fur. At this point the cycle begins again, with a small seed finding its way into the ground. This seed will sprout and grow into a new plant that looks exactly like its parent plant. When this seed begins to grow, the cycle will start over again.

Resources:

The Plant Life Cycle for Kids | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6382324_plant-life-cyclekids.html#ixzz1NUDaoqIT Homework:

Students will be giving a worksheet to draw a picture in each box that matches the words of the plant life cycle