Subject: Science
Grade Level: Grade 2
Objective:
1. Identify and describe the different parts of a plant.
2. Explain the basic functions of each part of a plant.
3. Understand the importance of plants in our environment.
I. Before the Lesson / Pre-lesson Proper
Learning within the curriculum:
1. Parts of a Flower - Students will learn specifically about the flower structure and its
role in reproduction.
2. Types of Plants - Students will explore different plant types (e.g., trees, shrubs,
herbs) and their characteristics.
Learning across the curriculum:
1. Art - Drawing and labeling the parts of a plant can enhance understanding and
creativity.
2. Health Education - Discussing how plants contribute to our diet and health through
fruits and vegetables.
Activating Prior Knowledge:
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Instructional Materials: Chart paper and colored markers.
Energizer 1: Plant Parts Charades - Students act out different plant parts (roots,
stems, leaves, flowers) while others guess what they are.
Energizer 2: Plant Scavenger Hunt - Students go outside (if possible) to find real
plants and identify their parts without any materials needed.
Establishing Lesson Purpose / Intention:
Today, we will learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions.
Understanding these parts will help us appreciate how plants grow and support life
on Earth, including our own.
Lesson Language Practice/Unlocking of Difficulties:
Key Terms:
1. Roots
2. Stems
3. Leaves
Key Concepts:
1. Each part of the plant has a specific role that contributes to the plant's growth and
survival.
2. Plants are essential for our environment as they provide oxygen and food.
II. During the Lesson Proper
Reading the Key Idea:
Plants have different parts – roots, stems, and leaves – that work together to help
them grow and survive.
Developing Understanding of the Key Idea:
Activities
Activity 1: Plant Part Collage
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
Materials: Magazines, scissors, glue, and construction paper.
Significance: Students will create a collage showcasing the parts of a plant,
enhancing their understanding through visual representation.
Instructions:
1. Cut out pictures of different plants and plant parts from magazines.
2. Arrange and glue them onto construction paper to create a plant parts collage.
3. Label each part with its name and function.
Rubrics:
- Creativity of Collage: 5 pts.
- Accuracy of Labels: 5 pts.
- Presentation of Work: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. What part of the plant helps it absorb water?
2. Why is the stem important for the plant?
3. How do leaves help the plant survive?
Activity 2: Plant Role Play
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Materials: None required (can be done in open space).
Significance: Students will engage in a role-playing activity to understand the
functions of plant parts.
Instructions:
1. Assign each student a plant part (root, stem, leaf, flower).
2. Each student will act out what their part does in the plant's life cycle.
3. As a group, discuss how each part interacts with the others.
Rubrics:
- Participation: 5 pts.
- Understanding of Role: 5 pts.
- Creativity in Acting: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. How did your part help the plant grow?
2. What would happen if a part of the plant was missing?
3. How do plant parts work together?
Deepening Understanding of the Key Idea:
Activity: Plant Parts Discussion
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-based Learning
Materials: None required.
Significance: Students will engage in a guided discussion to deepen their
understanding of plant parts and their interdependence.
Instructions:
1. Facilitate a discussion by asking questions about the roles of each plant part.
2. Encourage students to think critically about how these parts support each other.
3. Summarize key points from the discussion.
Rubrics:
- Engagement in Discussion: 5 pts.
- Quality of Responses: 5 pts.
- Ability to Connect Concepts: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. Why are roots considered the foundation of the plant?
2. How do leaves contribute to the plant's food-making process?
3. In what ways do flowers help in the reproduction of plants?
III. After the Lesson / Post-lesson Proper
Making Generalizations / Abstractions:
Today, we learned that the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers of a plant each have
unique functions that contribute to the plant's growth and survival. By understanding
these parts, we can better appreciate how plants support life on Earth and their
importance in our environment. Recognizing the interdependence of these parts
helps us understand the complexity of nature.
Assessment - Evaluating Learning:
Teaching Strategy: Direct Instruction
Questions:
1. What is the function of the roots in a plant?
2. How do leaves help plants make food?
3. Why are flowers important for plants?
For Higher Order Thinking Skills:
Questions:
1. How would a plant survive without its leaves?
2. What might happen to a plant if its roots are damaged?
3. How do plants contribute to the ecosystem beyond providing food?
Answers:
1. Without leaves, a plant cannot photosynthesize, leading to its eventual death.
2. Damaged roots would inhibit water and nutrient absorption, weakening the plant.
3. Plants provide oxygen, shelter, and habitat for various organisms, supporting
biodiversity.
Additional Activities for Application / Remediation:
1. Create a simple home garden by planting seeds in small pots or containers.
Students can observe and document the growth of their plants, focusing on the
different parts and functions they learned about in class. This can be done with
minimal materials, such as soil and seeds, which can be sourced locally.
