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Which subjectScience
What topicPlanta
What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Planta

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5 - Grade 8 (Ages 10-14)

Subject

Science

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Correspondence to National Standards

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for life science, emphasizing organisms, populations, and ecosystems.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction 5 min Briefly introduce the topic of plants. Discuss what students already know about plants.
2 Overview of Plant Structure 10 min Present a diagram of a plant's structure (roots, stem, leaves, flowers). Discuss the function of each part.
3 Types of Plants 5 min Show images and samples of different types of plants (e.g., trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns). Discuss their habitats.
4 Photosynthesis Explained 5 min Show a short video on photosynthesis. Explain the process and its significance for plants and animals.
5 Group Discussion 3 min Have students discuss in small groups how plants affect their environment.
6 Quiz 2 min Administer a short quiz to assess understanding of the lesson material.
7 Homework Assignment 2 min Assign homework (research a plant species and its ecosystem). Explain that homework will be checked without presentations.

Homework

Research a specific plant species, including its habitat, characteristics, and importance in the ecosystem. Write a one-page report to be submitted in the next class.

Assessment

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