Living and Non-living Things · B2 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.1.1.1.1 - Know the basic structure of plants (roots, stem, leaves, flowers)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the four basic parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, and flowers) when shown a real plant or a picture.
Point to and name the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers on a young plant brought to class.
Describe one physical feature of each plant part, for example, “roots are usually brown and grow in the soil” or “leaves are green and flat.”
Draw a simple plant and label its roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.
Answer questions about the role of each part, such as which part is hidden in the soil and which part is seen above the soil.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Living and Non-living Things (1.1)
Content standard: B2.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the physical features and life processes of living things and use this understanding to classify them
Indicator: B2.1.1.1.1 - Know the basic structure of plants (roots, stem, leaves, flowers)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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 1-3), 2019, p. 36
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Observe pictures or watch a video on different plants
- Working in groups, learners uproot young plants from school surroundings with the assistance of the teacher and bring them to class
- Learners examine the plants in groups to identify the basic parts (roots, stem, leaves and flowers)
- Learners describe the basic physical features of plants (roots, stem and leaves and flowers)
- Teacher asks learners some questions: 1) which part of the plant is hidden in the soil? 2) Which part of the plant was seen above the soil?
- Learners sing songs, rhymes and poems relating to the topic.
- Teacher asks learners: what will happen if there are no plants in their community.
- Learners draw and label a plant
NB: Build a stock of young plants for the activity. Paste a picture of a large plant in the class