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Which subjectNatural science
What topicHow does a plant grow
What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

How Does a Plant Grow

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Primary school (ages 7-9)

Subject

Natural Science

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national curriculum for understanding the life processes of living things, with a focus on plant biology.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length (Minutes) Details
1 Introduction 5 Introduce the topic of plant growth. Use visuals to engage students.
2 Presentation 10 Use PowerPoint to describe the stages of plant growth and the process of photosynthesis.
3 Practical Demonstration 5 Show students the seeds and discuss what they need to grow (water, soil, sunlight).
4 Hands-On Activity 7 Each student plants a seed in a small pot with soil, waters it, and places it in a sunny spot.
5 Group Discussion 1 Discuss as a class what they have learned about how plants grow.
6 Conclusion & Review 2 Summarize key points from the lesson and highlight the importance of each growth component.
7 Homework Assignment 0 Distribute worksheets for students to record their observations of their planted seeds over the next week.

Homework

Students will complete a plant growth observation worksheet at home, noting any changes in their seeds over the week. The homework will be collected in the next class without any student presentations.

Lesson script