Science lesson plan

 

Primary	4A
Day	Wednesday
Time	8:30 – 9:30 am
Topic	3.0 Cycles
Sub-topic	3.1 Life Cylce of Plants
Objective	At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to: Investigate the stages in the life cycle of a plant. Experiment, explore and record the observable changes in the life cycle of a plant. Identify basic plant needs. Recognise that plants are living and need water and light to grow . Investigate the conditions plants need for growth Describe differences between plants grown in the light and in the dark. Treat growing plants with care.

 

 

Suggested Activities:

Induction Set

Teacher review previous lesson.

Development stage: Stage 1

1. Using PowerPoint presentation, teacher show slide presentation and video of the growth process of a plant;

Germination

Production of flower

Development of fruit

Fruits ripen to produce seeds

Dispersal (begin new cycle).

1. At the same time, when the slide presentation is shown to the pupils, teacher will involve them by discussing together or by allowing them to answer questions presented in the slide.

          Questions that teacher going to ask:

1. How many stages are there in a life cycle of a plant.

2. Name the stages.

 

Stage 2: Activity – What Plant need in order to grow.

1. Set up an area in the classroom and outside the classroom for pupils to observe a living plant. (placing the plant in a very bright sunlight and in a box).

2. Ask them to write down what can they find on the plant (observable appearances). Identify and label the parts of the plant.

3. Ask the children,

• What will happen to the plant when it is put in a box and in direct sunlight? And, why might this occur?

1. Teacher let the pupils to try on games from the Internet. 

       Link from internet:

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=lcycles5b

http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/index.htm

 

Closure

Teacher review the lesson by asking several questions orally and ask them to complete the worksheet given.

 

Teaching aids

• PowerPoint Presentation on Life cycle of a plant 

life_cycle_of_plant_ppt21

• Video on life cycle of plant

 

• Worksheet

plants-worksheet-1

worksheet-2

• Websites from the Internet  

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=lcycles5b

http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/index.htm

 

 

        

Science as process skills development (can be referred for constructing lesson plan)

Science process skils can be divided into TWO classes :

1. Basic
2. Integrated

The basic (simple) process skills provide a foundation for learning the integrated (more complex) skills

 

Basic skills

1. Observing ( using the 5 senses – seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting )
2. Classifying – grouping or ordering objects or events into categories based on properties or criterias.
3. Measuring – comparing an unknown quantity with a known metric units like time and so on.
4. Inferring- interprating or explaning observations, making a conclusion based on a reasoning to explain. for example, inferring the light can be reflected.
5. predicting – forming an idea of an expected result. for example, weather forecasting
6. communicating – using the written and spoken work, graphs, demonstrations, drawings,diagrams, or tables to transmit information and ideas to others
7. using number relationships – applying numbers & the mathematical relationship to make decisions

Integrated skills

1. Making models
2. Defining operationally
3. Collecting data
4. Interpreting data
5. Identifying and controlling variables
6. Formulating hypotheses
7. Experimenting

I like to share about the use of MOBILE PHONES in Europe that can be related to education

Games on mobile phones could improve science education across Europe

University of Bradford suggested that mobile phones can help to improve Science education across Europe.

They also suggested that “mobile technologies have already become very widespread amongst children and young people, especially in the UK. These technologies are generally deemed as a distraction in children’s lives, moving their attention away from educational content and on to activities that are commonly seen as irrelevant to their personal development.”

Hence, they have the feelings that they can make use the mobile technologies for teaching science. They also suggested to include games so that students or learners can be active and progressive.

In my opinion, I agree that the use of mobile phones in teaching might be handy but we also need to consider the consequences. However, I think it will not hurt much if we try this approach and when things do not work as what we expected, we should try another approach that is reasonable.

To further read about this article, go to the website, http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/pr/pressreleases/2005/grid.php (May 2005)

Science education

Science is a subject that is really interesting and it needs people to do a lot of investigations. In my opinion teaching Science may be interesting as it mostly related to real life situations and we can make use the environment as a medium of teaching. All I can say is that I am looking forward to teach Science.

Useful websites for teaching primary Science

These are some useful websites that I suggest can be used by teachers to teach Science, I find it interesting and visually attractive.

The websites :

1) http://www.primarygames.com/science.htm

2) http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/pages/search.asp?catid=26

3) http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/

Lesson plan for Primary 5 (Life Cycle of Plant)

 

TIME / SUBJECT / PRIMARY	OBJECTIVE	CONTENT	Teaching aids
08.30– 09.30 Am   Subject: Science   Darjah: 4A	Topic: Life cycle of Plant       At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:   Investigate and understand the stages in the life cycle of a plant. Experiment, explore and record the observable changes in the life cycle of a plant. Identify basic plant needs.	Suggested Activities: Induction Set Teacher revised previous lesson. Development stage: Using PowerPoint presentation, teacher show video of the growth process of a plant; Seed – seedling – production of flower – development of fruits – ripening of fruit – produce seed – dispersal of seed – Begin of New cycle…	PowerPoint Presentation on Life cycle of a plant.     Pictures
		Activity: Set up an area in the classroom or outside the classroom for children to observe a living plant. (placing the plant in a very bright sunlight or in a box).   Ask them to write down what can they find on the plant (observable appearances). Identify and label their parts. Ask the children,   What will happen to the leaves? Why might this occur? Closure Teacher review the lesson by asking several questions orally.	Internet Link from internet: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/Science/living.htm#plants http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/plants_light_water_to_grow/eng/Introduction/default.htm http://library.thinkquest.org/3715/index.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/index_flash.shtml http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/science.htm Worksheet

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