SHS3 Biology · Semester 2, Week 17
Plant Systems
Lesson notes
Learning Objectives
Indicator: 3.4.2.LI.2 - Discuss the importance of reproduction in flowering plants for the sustenance of life.
By the end of the lesson, learners can:
- Explain at least three reasons why reproduction in flowering plants is essential for the survival of plant species and other organisms.
- Analyse the link between flowering plant reproduction and food security, using specific examples of Ghanaian crops.
- Evaluate what would happen to ecosystems and human life if flowering plants stopped reproducing, using critical thinking and reasoning.
- Construct a flow chart showing how reproduction in flowering plants supports other forms of life, including animals and humans.
- Justify, with evidence, the claim that sexual reproduction in flowering plants contributes to genetic diversity and resilience in plant populations.
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- Strand
- Systems of Life (Strand 4)
- Sub-strand
- Plant Systems (4.2)
- Content standard
- 3.4.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of excretion and reproduction in flowering plants. 3.4.2.LO.1 Describe reproduction and excretion and relate them to their importance in flowering plants.
- Indicator
- 3.4.2.LI.2 - Discuss the importance of reproduction in flowering plants for the sustenance of life.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 2, Week 17
(Week 37 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
- NaCCA curriculum document, p. 117
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Individual Project-Based Learning Approach: each learner is tasked to read and make summary notes on the importance of reproduction in flowering plants: learners build self-confidence and emotional satisfaction when they are to work on an assignment/project independently; learners learn from one another. Talk for Learning Approach: in mixed-ability, all-inclusive learner groups, draw and label the diagram of a flowering plant observed on the field, extracting its floral formula with explanations, and identifying the male and female reproductive parts (stamens, anther, pollen grains, style, stigma, etc.): learners learn from one another as quick learners support slow learners in their groups, thereby offering emotional boosting. Differential Task-Based Learning: learners in mixed-ability all-inclusive groups, create posters and album on different parts of the flower, their location and functions. This introduces creativity in learners and gives them positive outlook of their capabilities. Collaborative Learning Approach: in mixed-ability and all-inclusion, groups research from textbooks, journals and tape records how plant reproduction is important to the survival of other forms of life, especially animals. Based on the group research, develop flow charts in the key processes involved in sexual reproduction in flowering plants: learners develop creativity and develop diverse methods of performing the same task, thereby learning from one another and boosting their selfconfidence. Teaching and Learning Materials: - * Flowers and fruits of the following plants: flamboyant, crotalaria/centrocema, pride of barbados, * Tridax should be provided for practical exercises. * Simulations - * Videos * Posters and photos on reproduction flowering plants. - and excretion in Assessment (3.4.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.