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Which subjectScience
What topic
What length (min)30
What age groupPreschool / Nursery
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Introduction to Plants

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Preschool / Nursery (ages 3-5)

Subject

Science

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for early childhood with a focus on life sciences and understanding the natural world.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length (minutes) Details
1 Introduction to Plants 5 Begin with a discussion about what plants are and where we see them. Show pictures of different plants.
2 Interactive Plant Exploration 10 Allow students to observe real plants. Encourage them to touch and explore different parts of the plants. Ask guiding questions about what they see.
3 Parts of a Plant 5 Use chart paper to draw and label the parts of a plant with input from students. Explain the role of each part.
4 Basic Needs of Plants 5 Discuss what plants need to grow. Use real examples (e.g., water from the watering can, sunlight from the window).
5 Planting Activity (Optional) 5 If time allows, guide students in planting seeds in small cups with soil. Teach them how to care for their plants.
6 Recap and Homework Assignment 5 Recap the main points from the lesson. Homework: have students draw a picture of a plant at home and label its parts.

Homework

Students will draw a picture of a plant at home and label its parts. The teacher will collect these drawings at the next class for review, without requiring any student presentations.

Assessment

Lesson script