Teacher: Isabelle Tearse

Liberal Studies Lesson Plan for LS 2001

Parts of A Plant: Kindergarten Science Lesson Plan
Standards
Kindergarten 2.c. Students know how to identify major structures of common plants and
animals (e.g., stems, leaves, roots, arms, wings, legs).
Prior Learning
Students will not have any previous exposure to the subject for this activity will be a new
lesson and area of study for them.
Unit of Study
This unit of study will be based upon the learning of what specific parts of the plant are
and what their individual functions are.
Academic Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to identify and describe the basic parts of a plant.
- Students will also learn about the different functions of the basic parts of a plant, and
how these functions affect the daily living operations of a plant.
Implementation
1. Set up
TTW draw a picture of a flower on the board depicting the parts of a plant. These images
are to include roots, stem, flower pedals, and the leaves.
2. Introduction
Good morning class. Today we will be learning about plants and what their different
parts do. Can anyone tell me what this is a drawing of? (Call on hands until someone
answers plant.) Can anyone tell me the names for the different parts of the plant? (Pick on
the hands and take suggestions of what the different parts may be called. If any of the
students identifies a part correctly then label that part of the plant on the drawing on the
board). Okay class lets review the parts of the plant we did know and learn the names of
the parts we did not know. (Do a call and response, and have the children repeat the name
after you as you point to the various parts of the plant). Alright class now we are going to
learn about the functions of the different parts of the plant.
3. Sequence of Activities
- TTW ask the students if any of them know the functions of any parts of the plant (take
hands and encourage students to share their hypotheses).
- TTW describe the various parts of the plant and their specific purposes in providing
vital functions that keep the plant alive. The teacher will also explain the function of the
roots and how one of its main purposes is anchoring the plant to the surrounding soil. In
addition, the roots also have a secondary function to carry water and minerals to help the
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plant get its nutrients. Secondly, the teacher will explain how the stem is the part of the
plant that transports water from the roots up to the other parts of the plant. Thirdly, the
teacher will also explain how the flower produces seeds, and pollen, which are vital to its
ability to reproduce. Fourthly, he or she will explain that the flower pedals are colored
leaves that serve the purpose of attracting insects that will carry the pollen to other
flowers, which helps them to reproduce. Lastly, the instructor will explain how the leaves
utilize air, water, and sunlight to make food for itself.
- TTW introduce the art project and explain to the student that they are going to be
making flowers out of construction paper and cotton balls, and that they should make
sure to include all of the parts that the class talked about.
- TTW review the assignment by explaining how they will be using the long green strip
of paper for the stem and the green paper ovals for leaves. The multicolored cotton balls
are to be utilized for the flower pedals, and the sharpie is for the students to draw in the
roots of the plant. The teacher will then pin up an example of the finished product at the
front of the classroom so that the students can use it as a reference.
- TTW then send the children to go retrieve their baskets of supplies (these will contain
the main piece of paper for background, all the individual pieces that will make up the
flower, and glue) and return to their desks to commence constructing their flowers.
- TSW work on their flowers as the teacher circulates the classroom helping the students
remember what each piece is to be used for and assists students who are struggling.
4. Closing:
TTW have a few students share their project to the entire class and have them point out
specific parts of the plant in their artwork. Then TTW ask the other students to share what
the function of that part of the plant is. TTW then gather all the students on the rug and
have them share their feelings about the activity and what they thought was difficult or
hard as well as whether or not they would want to do a similar activity again.
Assessment:
Formal Assessment: The teacher will be able to formally assess the students by calling on them
to share the name of a specific part of the plant or its function when selected students are
presenting their artwork.
Informal Assessment: The teacher will be able to make an informal assessment of the children as
he or she circulates the classroom and asks various students what part of the plant they are
working on and what that parts function is.
Materials:
- Glue
- Sharpies
- Big Sheets of Construction Paper
- Colorful Cotton Balls
- Cut Out Strips Of Green Paper
- Cut Out Ovals Of Green Paper