Begin with an engaging question: 'What makes a plant a plant?' to spark curiosity and introduce the topic of plant classification.

Introduce the diversity of plants with a brief discussion on the number of species and the importance of classification.

Explain the difference between vascular and non-vascular plants, focusing on their structures and functions.

Discuss the main groups of vascular plants: ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, highlighting their unique characteristics.

Explore non-vascular plants such as mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, discussing their ecological roles.

Use visual aids to compare and contrast vascular and non-vascular plants.

Conduct a classification activity where students sort plant samples or images into vascular and non-vascular categories.

Use the 'Plant Fact Sheets' assessment to research and fill out information about different plant types.

Assign students to create a poster or presentation on one group of plants, detailing their characteristics and ecological importance.

Use the 'Plant Classification – Comprehension' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of the lesson content.

Facilitate a class discussion to reflect on the different plant groups and their roles in the ecosystem.

Encourage students to share what they found most interesting about plant classification.

Administer the 'Roots and Soil Erosion' assessment to explore the role of plant roots in preventing soil erosion.

Encourage students to take the unit quiz to test their comprehension of the plant classification unit.