Understanding the Environment · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.5.5.1.1 - Show and list the uses of different plant parts for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least five different plant parts (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits) and state one agricultural or non-agricultural use for each.
Classify given plant parts under either agricultural purposes or non-agricultural purposes in a simple table.
Describe, in their own words, how at least three specific plant parts are used for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes.
List at least four agricultural uses of plant parts (such as planting, animal feed, tools, soil improvement) and four non-agricultural uses (such as herbal medicine, construction, artefacts, ceremonies).
Sort items found around the school or home according to the plant part they come from and the purpose they serve.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Understanding the Environment (5.5)
Content standard: B9.5.5.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of plant roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes
Indicator: B9.5.5.1.1 - Show and list the uses of different plant parts for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 11 (Week 35 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 122
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify plant parts that are used for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes.
2. Describe how plant parts are used for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes.
3. List the uses of plant parts for agricultural purposes (such as planting, tools, animal housing, animal feed, soil improvement, pest and disease control, etc.).
4. List the uses of plant parts for non-agricultural purposes (such as herbal medicine, construction of houses, bridges and furniture, artefacts, ceremonies, rituals, education, etc.).