### Lesson Plan: Plants and Animals
#### Grade: 3
#### Subject: Science
#### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Topic: Plants and Animals
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**Objective:**
- Identify the basic needs of plants and animals.
- Understand the life cycle of a plant.
- Explore different habitats of animals.
- Learn the interdependence between plants and animals.
**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart papers
- Drawing and coloring materials (crayons, markers)
- Plant seeds (bean seeds or similar)
- Small pots, soil, and water
- Pictures of various plants and animals
- Resource books about plants and animals
- Video on plant life cycle (optional)
**Standards:**
- NGSS 3-LS1-1: Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
- NGSS 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
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### Lesson Activities
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and briefly discuss the importance of plants and animals in our environment.
- Show pictures of various plants and animals and ask students what they know about them.
2. **Objective Overview:**
- Explain to students what they will be learning today: the basic needs of plants and animals, the life cycle of a plant, different animal habitats, and how plants and animals depend on each other.
**Activity 1: Basic Needs of Plants and Animals (15 minutes):**
1. **Discussion:**
- Ask students what they think plants need to grow (e.g., water, sunlight, soil).
- Discuss what animals need to survive (e.g., food, water, shelter, air).
2. **Interactive Questioning:**
- Ask students to think about what would happen if a plant didn’t get water or sunlight.
- Similarly, what happens to animals if they don’t get food and shelter?
3. **Chart Creation:**
- Create two charts on the whiteboard: one for plants and one for animals.
- Write down the students' inputs about their basic needs.
**Activity 2: Planting Seeds and Life Cycle (20 minutes):**
1. **Planting Activity:**
- Give each student a small pot, soil, and a seed.
- Demonstrate how to plant the seed and water it.
- Explain that they will observe the seed’s growth over the next few weeks.
2. **Life Cycle Explanation:**
- Show a simple diagram of the plant life cycle: seed, sprout, small plant, mature plant, flower, and seed again.
- If available, play a short video on the plant life cycle.
**Activity 3: Different Habitats of Animals (10 minutes):**
1. **Group Discussion:**
- Discuss different habitats such as forests, oceans, deserts, and grasslands.
- Show pictures of various animals in their natural habitats.
2. **Matching Game:**
- Distribute pictures of animals and habitats.
- Students match animals to their correct habitats in groups.
**Activity 4: Interdependence between Plants and Animals (10 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Talk:**
- Explain how plants provide oxygen and food for animals.
- Discuss how animals help plants by spreading seeds and pollination.
2. **Drawing Activity:**
- Provide drawing materials and ask students to draw a scene showing plants and animals living together.
**Conclusion and Review (5 minutes):**
1. **Review Key Points:**
- Quickly review the main points discussed in the class.
- Ask a few questions to reinforce learning.
2. **Q&A Session:**
- Open the floor for any questions students may have.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to observe a plant at home and draw its current stage.
- They can also find out which animals live in their backyard or neighborhood and note their habitats.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation during discussions and activities.
- Completion and understanding shown in the drawing activity.
- Observation and notes from the planting activity.
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This lesson plan ensures an interactive and engaging session for Grade 3 students, emphasizing essential aspects of plants and animals, their needs, and interdependence, while encouraging curiosity and hands-on learning.