Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of vascular plants and their significance in plant biology. Discuss how vascular tissues function like a plant's circulatory system.

Show a cross-section image of a sunflower stem under a microscope to highlight the vascular tissues.

Explain the characteristics and functions of xylem and phloem in vascular plants, emphasizing their roles in nutrient and water transport.

Use the 'Vascular Plants' video to illustrate how xylem and phloem work as super highways for transporting nutrients and water. This video supports understanding of plant biology and the evolutionary advantages of vascular systems.

Engage students in a discussion about the differences between vascular and non-vascular plants, using examples like mosses and ferns.

Watch the 'Gymnosperms' video to explore ancient non-flowering plants and their ecological roles. This video helps students understand plant diversity and ecosystems.

Conduct a hands-on activity where students dissect a flower to explore its parts and understand plant anatomy. Use tools like hand lenses and microscopes to enhance learning.

Use the 'Dissecting a Flower' assessment to guide the activity and assess comprehension of plant reproductive parts and methods.

Assign students to complete the 'Plant Fact Sheets' assessment, where they research and fill out information about vascular and non-vascular plants.

Facilitate a class discussion to review the key concepts of vascular tissues and their functions. Encourage students to share their findings from the independent practice activity.

Have students reflect on what they learned about vascular plants and how these plants differ from non-vascular plants. Encourage them to write a short paragraph summarizing their understanding.

Administer the 'Plant Classification – Comprehension' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of plant diversity and classification.

Encourage students to take the quiz to reinforce their learning and assess their comprehension of the unit.