Lesson Planning
Teaching
- Continue to take measurements and notes from our seedling investigation and make comparisons of their growth and health.
- Make labelled, annotated drawings of plants from close first hand observation.
Activities
- Play a game to recap on plant knowledge and teach some new concepts (Yrs 3&4).
- Continue with ongoing investigation of plant needs for growth and health, making comparisons and taking measurements of height (Yrs 3&4).
- Closely observe whole specimen plants and make detailed, labelled and annotated drawings (Yr3 - 3 annotations, Yr4 – 5 annotations).
- Play a game to reinforce the various parts of a plant and their functions (Yrs 3&4).
Investigation - exploring over time/observation
Continue with the ongoing investigation to find the requirements of seedlings for strong healthy growth. Make close observational drawings of whole plant specimens.
Year 3 - Write at least 3 annotated labels
Year 4 - Write 5 annotated labels
Vocabulary
Plants, investigate, seedlings, research, height, root, stem, leaves, flowers, petals