Lesson Plan in the Root System of the Plant

Grade 1

I. Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

A. Differentiate the root system of a plant.

B. Explain the functions of the roots

C. Practice the proper way of taking care of the roots in the plants

II. A. Learning Content

Subject Matter:

Root System of the Plant.

B. Learning Resources

Materials:

Diagram of a plant, Two potted plants with a cutting (stem and flower without the roots)
stuck in the soil and one with roots, Weed, Grass, Magnifying glass, Piece of paper,
Computer with internet connection

Learning Strategies

A. Daily Routine

1. Checking of Attendance

2. Checking of Uniform

3. Checking of Room Condition

B. Motivation

I will gather the pupils in a circle and tell them that today they are going to look at
the roots of a plant. I will show the students potted plants. One with roots and the
other has none.
 Presentation

I will present a potted plant to the students

C. Lesson Proper

Discuss key content words (plants, root systems, erosion, tap root system, fibrous
root system).

Plants are living organisms. (Trees, herbs, bushes, grasses, vines, and ferns
are plants.)

Plants give us food, wood, and also change carbon dioxide into oxygen, which
helps clean the air. Plants have many parts such as roots, stem, leaves, buds,
flowers, fruits, etc.

The roots are the first part of a plant to grow. They usually grow into the ground.
Roots perform four basic functions:

1. They soak up water and nutrients from the soil.

2. They anchor, or hold, plants in place in the soil.
3. They hold soil in place and prevent erosion.
4. They store extra food for the plant.

Root act like tubes. They take water and minerals from the soil. Tiny root hairs
extend out from the root. The root hairs also help to absorb water. The stem
takes the water and minerals up to the leaves.

Roots grow in different ways. Some grow in shallow ground near the surface.
Some grow straight into the ground. Some plants live in trees (orchids), and
their roots cling to branches. Some plants and their roots grow in water.
Scientists have identified two main kinds of root systems.

Taproot systems have one large root that grows deep into the ground. For
example, carrots have a taproot system. The roots are large and grow deep in
the ground. The stems and leaves grow above the surface (beets, turnip,
parsnip, dandelions, and radishes).

Fibrous root systems have a network of many roots of similar sizes all tangled
together. The roots cling to the soil.

After the discussion;

- I will ask the pupils to gently push on the plants as they are passed around
and observe what happens (plant with the cutting in soil falls over).
 - I will ask why one plant falls over and not the other. I will tell them that the
roots hold the plant in place and absorb water and food (or minerals) from the
soil to the plant.

- I will show the students a weed (tap root) and will tell the pupils that we will
identify the parts of the root system. Root hairs might be small so teacher will
ask the pupils to use a magnifying glass.

- I will give each pupil grass (fibrous root) and the pupils to observe the two
different roots.

- I will then describe the characteristics of the tap root and fibrous roots and
ask the pupils to distinguish which is the tap root and fibrous root from
observing the roots given and from their drawings.

D. Generalization

What are the different types of roots?

What are the differences between tap root and fibrous root?
What are the different parts of the roots?

E. Valuing

How can we take care of the roots of the plant?

F. Activities/Application:

- Draw and Label (Cognitive and Psychomotor)

I will ask the pupils to draw the different types of roots and label the different
parts of each root.

- Lets water our plants (Affective Skills)

Ill hand the watering can to each student and Ill let them water the plant.
G. Evaluation

Directions: Encircle the plants that are all taproots and check the plants that are Fibrous
root.