Begin the lesson with an engaging question: 'What happens inside a seed when it starts to grow?' This question will spark curiosity and set the stage for learning about seed germination.

Introduce the topic with the video 'How Plants Grow' to provide a visual understanding of the seed germination process and the role of sunlight in photosynthesis.

Explain the basic structure of a seed, including the seed coat, embryo, and cotyledons, using diagrams and models to illustrate these components.

Discuss the conditions necessary for seed germination: air, water, and warmth, and how each contributes to the process.

Watch the video 'Seed Dispersal' to understand how seeds travel and find suitable places to grow, enhancing comprehension of the natural processes that aid plant propagation.

Facilitate a discussion on the role of the root and shoot during early plant growth, emphasizing their functions and importance.

Conduct an experiment using bean seeds to observe seed germination. Plant seeds in clear plastic cups and monitor their growth over two weeks.

Download and use the 'Seed Germination' assessment to guide students through the experiment and assess their understanding of the germination stages.

Assign students to draw and label the parts of a seed and a seedling, reinforcing their understanding of seed anatomy and early plant development.

Use the 'Plant Parts and Functions' assessment to evaluate students' knowledge of plant anatomy and the roles of different parts during growth.

Facilitate a class discussion to reflect on the process of seed germination and the transition from seed to seedling, encouraging students to share observations from their experiments.

Administer the 'What Do Plants Need to Survive?' assessment to test students' understanding of the essential conditions for plant growth.

Encourage students to explore further by researching different types of seeds and their unique germination processes.