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Lesson Plan: Pollinators

Subject: English

Grade Level: 1

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: Pollinators

Objectives

• Students will identify different types of pollinators.
• Students will understand the role of pollinators in nature.
• Students will create a simple artwork depicting a pollinator.

Materials Needed

• Pictures of different pollinators (bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, etc.)
• Chart paper and markers
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Pollinator-related storybook (suggestion: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle)
• White construction paper

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the Class

   • Begin with a question: “What do you think a pollinator is?”
   • Allow students to share their ideas.

2. Show Pictures

   • Display pictures of various pollinators: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
   • Discuss briefly what each pollinator looks like and its role in helping plants.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Read Aloud

   • Read the chosen storybook that includes pollinators.
   • Ask questions throughout the reading, such as “What does the caterpillar need to survive?” and “How do flowers and butterflies help each other?”

2. Discuss

   • Explain that pollinators help plants grow by moving pollen from one flower to another.
   • Discuss why this is important for fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Activity (10 minutes)

1. Art Project: My Favorite Pollinator

   • Give each student a piece of white construction paper.
   • Instruct them to choose their favorite pollinator and draw it with crayons or colored pencils.
   • Encourage creativity—students can add flowers and sunshine to their drawings.

2. Share

   • Allow several students to share their artwork with the class, explaining what pollinator they chose and why.

Closure (5 minutes)

1. Review

   • Recap what pollinators do and why they are essential.
   • Reinforce that they help plants grow big and strong, which helps us get fruits and vegetables.

2. Exit Ticket

   • Ask each student to tell a partner one way they can help protect pollinators (e.g., planting flowers, not using harmful chemicals).
   • Encourage them to share what they learned with their families at home.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
• Review the art projects to assess understanding of the types of pollinators and their significance.

Additional Notes

• If time permits, show a short video about pollinators.
• Consider incorporating songs or rhymes related to pollinators for a fun, interactive element.

This lesson plan aims to engage first graders in the fascinating world of pollinators while integrating literacy, art, and science in a 30-minute session. Enjoy the lesson!