GRADE: ESAM: K-2

CONTENT STANDARD: Life Science

CONTENT TOPIC: Plants

CONCEPT: The parts of a plant have specific functions and uses.

CONTENT OBJECTIVE: F5.00 To understand some uses of each plant part

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: The learner will:

5.01 name some uses of plant parts for other creatures in the environment.

I. Uses of roots
II. Uses of stems
III. Uses of leaves
IV. Uses of flowers
V. Uses of fruits
VI. Uses of seeds

TN COMPONENT OF SCIENCE: Science In Society

TN GOAL:

To enable students to demonstrate attitudes toward science in solving problems and making personal decisions about issues affecting the individual, society, and the environment.

4.4 SOCIETAL NEEDS - Science establishes the basis for applying technology to needs within a society.

4.4b The demand by society for more and better products and services drives scientific research and development.

BENCHMARK: The expectations of society for scientific and technological advancement direct the progression in research and development..

4.4c Science and Technology may produce changes that affect society and groups within societies.

BENCHMARK: Technological and scientific advances may result in societal changes that produce a means of survival, transportation and communication..

TIME REQUIRED:

30 minutes

Diagram showing parts of a plant; pictures of fruits, flowers, and seeds

Today, boys and girls, we are going to learn about the different uses of the parts of a plant. No you all know the parts of the plant. (pause) I want each of you to tell your neighbor the six parts of the plant. (Roots, stems, leaves, Flowers, fruits, seeds) Now, why would you want to know several different uses for these parts? (response)

On the board I have written the six parts of the plant. Let's name as many uses for each one as we can think of. You name them and I will write them down.

(Examples:

Flowers 1. color for yard 2. food 3. beauty

Fruits 1. food 2. beauty 3. clothing

Seeds 1. food 2. used to make new plants 3. decorations)

Now let's take each part and name some that are foods, since foods fall under each part.

Some roots we eat are: potatoes, onions, turnips, carrots, radishes, beets
Some leaves we eat are: lettuce, spinach, cabbage, turnip greens
Some stems we eat are: celery, asparagus, broccoli
Some flowers we eat are: broccoli, cauliflower
Some fruits we eat are: tomatoes, squash, apples, peaches, green beans, bananas

Now let's all think together one more time. Tell your neighbor two uses for roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. You have all done a good job. (pause, then summarize)

Now, I have one more thing I want you to do. Look in magazines or newspapers tonight for different foods that come from plants. Be ready to tell the class what part of the plant the food is. (OR, have the children cut out pictures of things that come from plants. Have them fit under these headings: BUILDING, CLOTHING, FOOD, BEAUTY.)

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