K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Needs of Plants

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that plants need food, water, and air to survive.
  • Identify how plants use roots to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
  • Explain how plants use leaves to take in carbon dioxide from the air.
  • Describe the process of photosynthesis and its importance to plant survival.
  • Recognize the importance of sunlight in the process of photosynthesis.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by introducing the concept that plants, like humans, need food, water, and air to survive. Highlight the unique ways plants obtain these necessities.

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Direct Instruction

Explain how plants use roots to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, and how leaves take in carbon dioxide from the air.

Introduce photosynthesis as the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food, emphasizing the importance of sunlight.

Guided Exploration

Watch the video 'How Plants Grow' to understand the fundamental process of plant growth, including the development of roots, stems, and leaves.

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Engage with the 'Do You Know How Plants Grow? (Quiz Edition)' video to reinforce understanding through interactive quizzes.

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Hands-On Activity

Conduct an experiment to observe how plants absorb water using celery stalks and colored water. This visual demonstration helps students understand the function of roots.

Independent Practice

Have students draw and label the parts of a plant, including roots, stems, and leaves, to reinforce their understanding of plant anatomy and function.

Check for Understanding

Use the 'Do Plants Need Sunlight?' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of photosynthesis and the role of sunlight in plant growth.

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Review and Reflection

Discuss with students what they learned about the needs of plants and the process of photosynthesis. Encourage them to reflect on how plants contribute to the environment.

Assessment and Extension

Administer the 'Needs of Living Things' assessment to test students' comprehension of the basic needs of plants and other living organisms.

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Encourage students to explore further by observing plants in their environment and noting how they meet their needs for survival.

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