Introduction
We see plants all over the Earth! They help us to breathe, provide habitats, and are used as a food source! Those are just some of the many reasons that plants are so important in our lives!
During this WebQuest you will learn:
- Where plants are found
- How humans use plants
- The parts of a plant
- The functions of plant parts
- What plants need to survive
Are you excited to learn more about plants? Let's go!
Task
You are going to learn many things about plants. You will watch videos, read articles, listen to a song, and play games!
To keep track of everything you learn, you will keep a journal.
You will need to download and print the journal below. As you go through the WebQuest you will do the activities in the journal!
Link to download journal: https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ao5VnirIkL7uj0-f-Ivi8IEC03fs?e=yHlyFo
Process
1. Watch a video to help you answer questions in your journal.
Video link:
Questions in your journal on page 2:
1. Name 5 places you can find plants.
2. Draw a picture of one place you wrote.
3. Draw a picture of how you use plants.
On page 3 of your journal label the plant parts.
2. Fill out a graphic organizer using an article.
Link to article: https://www.generationgenius.com/external-plant-parts-reading-material/
Fill out the graphic organizer in your journal on pages 4 and 5!
3. Listen to a song! Draw some pictures in your journal!
Listen to this song:
Draw a picture of the 4 things that plants need to survive in your journal on page 6.
4. Take a tour of Ms. Tree.
Do the matching activity in your journal on page 7.
5. Play some plant games!
https://www.tinytap.com/activities/g3bj6/play/parts-of-the-plant
https://www.abcya.com/games/let_me_grow
Write one thing that you learned while playing the games above. This activity is in your journal on page 8.
Evaluation
Here is how you will be graded!
| points | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Activity 1 | Activity was completed in full with correct responses. | Activity was completed in full with mostly correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with mostly correct responses. | Activity was not completed. |
| Activity 2 | Activity was completed in full with correct responses | Activity was completed in full with mostly correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with mostly correct responses. | Activity was not completed. |
| Activity 3 | Activity was completed in full with correct responses | Activity was completed in full with mostly correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with mostly correct responses. | Activity was not completed. |
| Activity 4 | Activity was completed in full with correct responses | Activity was completed in full with mostly correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with mostly correct responses. | Activity was not completed. |
| Activity 5 | Activity was completed in full with correct responses | Activity was completed in full with mostly correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with correct responses. | Activity was partially completed with mostly correct responses. | Activity was not completed. |
Total grade: ____/20
Conclusion
Great job learning all about plants!
This is just the beginning of all there is to learn about plants! The internet has so many more great resources for learning about plants. Check out your school library to find some plant books! Ask your teacher if you have any questions!
Thank you for all of your hard work! Your plant knowledge is GROWING!
Credits
Activity 1 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-xScqCN0GA
Activity 2 article:
https://www.generationgenius.com/external-plant-parts-reading-material/
Activity 3 song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPL0F2V9_gY
Activity 4 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vjISSBcHCg
Activity 5 games:
https://www.tinytap.com/activities/g3bj6/play/parts-of-the-plant
https://www.abcya.com/games/let_me_grow
Coloring sheet on page 1 of journal:
colorkid.net
Plant labeling on page 3 in journal:
https://www.sciencefacts.net/worksheets/parts-of-a-plant-worksheets
Teacher Page
By Sophia Ofalt
This WebQuest is designed for first graders who are learning about plants, specifically their parts and functions. In Pennsylvania a first grade state standard is, "Identify and describe plant parts and their functions."
This activity is a meant to give students a challenge. They should be able to do the WebQuest with a little bit of guidance.
The use of different ways to present and practice information throughout this WebQuest will engage students and align with their different learning styles!