Lesson Plan #1
Eating parts of a plant. (2012). Retrieved October 21, 2012, from http://kindergartenlessonplans.org/872/eating-the-parts-of-a-plant/
I love this idea for learning about the different parts of the plant through plants students are very familiar with; vegetables! The Vegetables used for different parts of the plant are as follows:
Roots = Carrots
Stem = Celery
Leaves = Lettuce or spinach
Flower = Cauliflower or broccoli
Seeds = Corn or peas
Fruit = Tomatoes
This lesson plan is good for young students because it make a lesson-to-self connection. The materials the students will be working with are things they may eat almost everyday, making enduring understanding more effective. This would be a great lesson plan to implement near the end of the unit once the parts of the plants have been discovered.
Eating parts of a plant. (2012). Retrieved October 21, 2012, from http://kindergartenlessonplans.org/872/eating-the-parts-of-a-plant/
I love this idea for learning about the different parts of the plant through plants students are very familiar with; vegetables! The Vegetables used for different parts of the plant are as follows:
Roots = Carrots
Stem = Celery
Leaves = Lettuce or spinach
Flower = Cauliflower or broccoli
Seeds = Corn or peas
Fruit = Tomatoes
This lesson plan is good for young students because it make a lesson-to-self connection. The materials the students will be working with are things they may eat almost everyday, making enduring understanding more effective. This would be a great lesson plan to implement near the end of the unit once the parts of the plants have been discovered.
Lesson Plan #2
Grow a carrot top. (2012). Retrieved October 23, 2012, from http://mistyhorizon2003.hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Classroom-Activities-to-Interest- Children-in-Plants
I chose this lesson plan because it is interesting, hands on, and familiar to students. I have never seen the use of carrot tops in learning about how plants grow. Therefore, immediately I was extremely interested to explore this tactic. After students have learned about roots this would be a great lesson to implement because it addresses roots, as a carrot is simply a large root. By experimenting with root vegetables and observing their growth patterns students will have a better understanding of how roots work. I like the idea of experiments with all sorts of plants. I want to engage students and keep them curious about the world around them.
Grow a carrot top. (2012). Retrieved October 23, 2012, from http://mistyhorizon2003.hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Classroom-Activities-to-Interest- Children-in-Plants
I chose this lesson plan because it is interesting, hands on, and familiar to students. I have never seen the use of carrot tops in learning about how plants grow. Therefore, immediately I was extremely interested to explore this tactic. After students have learned about roots this would be a great lesson to implement because it addresses roots, as a carrot is simply a large root. By experimenting with root vegetables and observing their growth patterns students will have a better understanding of how roots work. I like the idea of experiments with all sorts of plants. I want to engage students and keep them curious about the world around them.
Lesson Plan #3
Growing a runner bean. (2012). Retrieved October 23, 2012, from http://mistyhorizon2003.hubpages.com/hub/
Fun-Classroom-Activities-to-Interest-Children-in-Plants
I chose this lesson plan because I like how this lesson is hands on and students have the opportunity to watch the seed grow. The set up is easy and students are able to see the seed begin to grow. I know that my students would love this because they can see exactly what is happening underground in the first stages of a plant. I would encourage students to make predictions and guide their learning. I would also conduct a “see, think, wonder” to give students a grasp on what they want to learn through this lesson. I also think the resources need for this project would not be hard to obtain.
Growing a runner bean. (2012). Retrieved October 23, 2012, from http://mistyhorizon2003.hubpages.com/hub/
Fun-Classroom-Activities-to-Interest-Children-in-Plants
I chose this lesson plan because I like how this lesson is hands on and students have the opportunity to watch the seed grow. The set up is easy and students are able to see the seed begin to grow. I know that my students would love this because they can see exactly what is happening underground in the first stages of a plant. I would encourage students to make predictions and guide their learning. I would also conduct a “see, think, wonder” to give students a grasp on what they want to learn through this lesson. I also think the resources need for this project would not be hard to obtain.
Lesson Plan #4
I can teach: flowers, plants, and trees. (2011). Retrieved November 1, 2012, from http://www.icanteach.com/2011/03/day-flowers-plants-trees/
I chose this lesson plan because it is the same as children having their own plant to observe as it grows but it takes it a step further so students are able to see the roots of the plant. Often times when student plant seeds in regular cup they can’t see the roots, thus, their observations are not as effective because they can not see what is going on with the seed below the surface. It is important for students to see all aspects of seed growth. The idea of using page protectors is brilliant. I can see my students having a lot of fun with this project while learning a lot at the same time.
I can teach: flowers, plants, and trees. (2011). Retrieved November 1, 2012, from http://www.icanteach.com/2011/03/day-flowers-plants-trees/
I chose this lesson plan because it is the same as children having their own plant to observe as it grows but it takes it a step further so students are able to see the roots of the plant. Often times when student plant seeds in regular cup they can’t see the roots, thus, their observations are not as effective because they can not see what is going on with the seed below the surface. It is important for students to see all aspects of seed growth. The idea of using page protectors is brilliant. I can see my students having a lot of fun with this project while learning a lot at the same time.
Lesson Plan #5
Plants absorb water from their roots. (2011). Retrieved October 25, 2012, from http://www.teaching-tiny-tots.com/celery-experiment.html
I chose this lesson because I think it is an effective way to see how roots work. Basically, students use celery, glass jars, food coloring, and water to see how roots work. I would like to do this science experiment centered on the students. I would like them to come up with theories as to why the plants turn the color of the water they are in. Using inquiry with this lesson idea would be very effective. I would love to read the ideas students come up with. This would also be a good intro to a plan unit because it would gage where students are at based on their ideas.
Plants absorb water from their roots. (2011). Retrieved October 25, 2012, from http://www.teaching-tiny-tots.com/celery-experiment.html
I chose this lesson because I think it is an effective way to see how roots work. Basically, students use celery, glass jars, food coloring, and water to see how roots work. I would like to do this science experiment centered on the students. I would like them to come up with theories as to why the plants turn the color of the water they are in. Using inquiry with this lesson idea would be very effective. I would love to read the ideas students come up with. This would also be a good intro to a plan unit because it would gage where students are at based on their ideas.