Lesson Plans - Function of parts of plants LT-C2.4

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LESSON PLAN: FUNCTION OF PARTS OF PLANTS (LEVEL C)

Attainment targetS:	ISE code
Describe the broad functions of the main parts of flowering plants	LT-C2.4

Pupils can:

Carrying out Task (Level C)

Pupils should:

select and use appropriate measurement devices and make appropriate observations.
record findings in a range of ways.

Reviewing and Reporting on Task

the importance of interrelationships between living things and their environment

VOCABULARY

ROOTS, STEM/STALK, LEAVES, BUD, FLOWER, TUBES, VEINS.

Planned Activities

Activity	Organisation	Resources	Questions
Place celery into water containing food dye. Leave overnight and observe.	Pairs or small groups	Celery, food colouring, beaker, water	How much colouring will we add?
Examine leaves and stalk of celery. Use microscope or magnifying glass to observe slices of stalk.	Pairs or small groups	Microscope, magnifying glass, knife	What has happened in the stalk and leaves? How could we observe this more closely? Is there anything else we could do to see what has happened to the dye?
Draw annotated diagram of what is observed. Prepare a report on the investigation.	Individual	Paper, coloured pencils, ruler	What have you found out? Does this agree with your prediction?

Strategies

INTERACTIVE - TEACHING LEARNING

PLANNING FOR IMPROVEMENT - SCHOOL AUTHORITY -BASED APPROACHES

DEVELOPING - SKILLS UNDERSTANDING

OUTWITH THE CLASSROOM

RAISING ETHICAL ISSUES

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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