Life Cycles of Organisms · B4 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.2.2.1.1 - Observe, identify and give functions of the parts of a plant

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least four parts of a flowering plant (roots, stem, leaves, and flower) from a real or drawn specimen.
State the function of each of these plant parts in their own words.
Draw and label an annotated diagram of a young plant showing the roots, stem, leaves, and flower.
Explain why each plant part is found in its particular position on the plant (e.g. roots underground, leaves above ground).
Work collaboratively in groups to uproot, observe, and present findings on a young plant from the school surroundings.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Life Cycles of Organisms (2.2)
Content standard: B4.2.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the life cycle of plants
Indicator: B4.2.2.1.1 - Observe, identify and give functions of the parts of a plant
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 7
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners, in groups, uproot young plants from the school surroundings for a class activity.
- Learners observe, identify and give functions of parts of the plants (roots, stem, leaves and flower).
- Learners draw annotated diagrams of the plants and display them in class.
- Learners relate the functions of the parts to their positions on the plant.