Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Set up an enquiry to test our theories on what plants need to grow and thrive.
• Research plant facts using books and the Internet.

Activities

1. Become Planet Earth plant research experts for an alien called Zinnia.
2. Discuss and decide all the requirements we think plants need to grow strong and healthy.
3. Set up a plant growth investigation to test our theories.
4. Begin to take measurements of height and make notes on observations.
5. Research some interesting plant facts from books and the Internet.
6. Create a display of “Did you know …?” facts.

Investigation - observing over time
Make a list of what we know and what we want to find out. Plant some beans in transparent jars and place them in different conditions to begin some observations. Use data loggers and other equipment to record light levels, water etc.

Vocabulary
Plants, growth, light, warmth, air, soil, water, investigate, seedlings, research