Lesson plan	Lesson plan
What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Science
What topic	Plants
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
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Grade/Year Level

Grade 2 (age 6-7)

Subject

Science

Duration

30 minutes

Topic

Plants

Objective

By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

• Identify the different parts of a plant
• Explain the functions of each part of a plant
• Recognize the importance of plants in our ecosystem

Materials Needed

• Pictures of plants
• Actual plant specimens (optional)
• Parts of a Plant handout
• Marker/Chalk and board

Procedure

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

   • Greet the students and introduce the topic of the day, which is Plants
   • Show pictures of different plants and ask the students if they know the names of any of them
   • Briefly discuss why plants are important to us

2. Parts of a Plant (10 minutes)

   • Show the Parts of a Plant handout and discuss the different parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits)
   • Explain the functions of each part of a plant (e.g. roots absorb water and nutrients, stem supports the plant, leaves make food for the plant)
   • Use simple examples and illustrations to help with understanding

3. Activity (10 minutes)

   • Give each student a picture of a plant or an actual plant specimen (if available)
   • Have the students identify the different parts of the plant and label them with their corresponding functions
   • Circulate around the room and provide assistance as needed

4. Discussion (5 minutes)

   • Ask the students to share their observations and insights from the activity
   • Sum up the importance of plants in our ecosystem

5. Conclusion (5 minutes)

   • Review the different parts of a plant and their functions
   • Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to learn more about plants

Assessment

Observation and participation in the activity will be the basis for assessment.

Enrichment Activity

For students who finish early, they may draw or color a picture of their favorite plant and write a short paragraph about why they like it.