Introduction
The Journey of Little Pawpaw.
Setting: A sunny school garden where a young plant named Pawpaw is growing.
Scene
Pawpaw roots are underground, absorbing water and minerals.
He has a straw carrying water from the root to its leaves. (stem)
He makes food using the sunlight. (Leaves)
He has a flower that attracts pollination. (flower)
His fruit protects the seed. (Fruit)
The pawpaw thanks all its parts for helping it work.
Task
Group work:
Students design part of the plant, explain the functions of each part, and discuss what would happen if one of its parts is not developed well.
https://smartclass4kids.com/science/plants-facts/part-of-plant/
Process
- Research the parts of the plant
- Summarize key findings in your group notes.
- Brainstorm solutions and select the most critical one.
- Design the parts of the plant using PowerPoint.
- Present work to the class.
https://smartclass4kids.com/science/plants-facts/part-of-plant/
https://www.sciencefacts.net/parts-of-a-plant.html
Evaluation
| Criteria | 4 (Excellent) | 3 (Good) | 2 (Fair) | 1(Need Work) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Accuracy | very accurate, well-researched | Mostly accurate | some inaccuracies | Many inaccuracies |
| Creativity | highly original | some originality | limited creativity | no creativity |
| Collaboration | Teamwork strong | Mostly worked together | Some teamwork issues | Little teamwork |
| Presentation Quality | Clear, engaging | mostly clear | some clarity issues | Hard to follow. |
Conclusion
Now that you have explored, researched, and shared the solution of the parts of the plant, think about how your group could be applied in your school or community. What action can you take to protect the plant?
Credits
The credit goes to both student and teacher because.
- It helps them to enhance research skills.
- It promotes their critical thinking.
- It fosters the collaboration through guided internet activities.
Teacher Page
Subject: Environmental Science
Grade: 3
Duration: 50 minutes
Materials: Laptop, mobile phone, and internet.
https://smartclass4kids.com/science/plants-facts/part-of-plant/
https://www.sciencefacts.net/parts-of-a-plant.html
Learning outcomes: by the end of the lesson, students should be able to.
- Identify the parts of the plant
- Explain the functions of the plant parts.
- Create a presentation for the parts of the plan