Plant Parts and Functions
In this unit, students will observe and describe the functions of plant parts.
Objectives |
SCI.1.10.B
Identify the basic needs of plants SCI.1.10D Identify factors in the environment that affect growth and behavior of living things SCI.1.5A Observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics of plants help them meet their basic needs |
ELA 1.8C Demonstrate understanding of terms used in the instructional language of the classroom.
ELA.1.4ii Use information learned from books by describing, relating, categorizing,or comparing and contrasting. |
MATH.1.3A Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life
MATH 1.2B communicate mathematical ideas using graphs MATH 1.8B create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas MATH 1.9B organize a collection of data using bar graphs |
Tech.1.6A
Use appropriate terminology regarding basic hardware, software applications, programs, networking, virtual environments, and emerging technologies, such as monitor, CD-ROM drive, click-and-drag, double-click, menu bar, toolbar, and space bar. Tech.1.1B Create original products of complexity on par with grade level, using a variety of resources such as drawing, visual mapping, and word processing software. Tech.1.4D Collect, analyze, and represent data using tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, graphic organizers, charts, multimedia, simulations, models, and programming languages. An example is collecting data about a topic from the Internet, representing the data in a spreadsheet, and using the spreadsheet to draw conclusions about the topic. |
Essential Questions |
1. What do plants need to grow?
2. What is the function of a seed? Root? Leaf? Stem? Flower? 3. What are some examples of the seed, root, stem, and leaves that we may eat? 4. How can we use a graph to help us collect data about our plant growth? |
1. What happened to your seed when you created your story?
2. Can you label the parts of the plant? |
1. What questions can be answered from a graph?
2. What are ways to gather and record information? |
1. What kind of technology that enable you to create a graph?
2. How to choose appropriate type of graph for specific set of data? |
Activities
This video will be used to introduce and help students connect to the unit. It asks essential questions about plants that will be discussed in the unit. After the video, the class can discuss the questions and clips in order to formatively assess each student's prior knowledge.
This activity allows the students to explore and complete activities. It also provides them with useful information that can be used in their final assessment. This lesson utilizes cooperative learning groups to help students create a graph with a plant growth experiment while integrating math and science. During the activity, they will use MS Excel to record data, calculate formulas, graphically represent/communicate their findings, and draw inferences. Create Final Product on Story Jumper. |
Assessment
Students will create a story on Storyjumper to demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of a plant, the plant life cycle, and the things that are necessary for plants to grow. They will use art and clipart customized to the subject of plant life and will add text appropriate to their skill level. They will be assessed by the attached rubric.