### Lesson Plan: Parts of Flowering Plants & Care of Each Part of the Body
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Prevocational Studies
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Theme:** Introduction to the Parts of Flowering Plants and Body Care
**Topic:** Parts of Flowering Plants & Care of Each Part of the Body
**Objectives:**
1. Students will identify the primary parts of a flowering plant.
2. Students will learn the basics of caring for each part of their body.
3. Students will understand the importance of plants and body care in daily life.
**Materials Needed:**
- Real flowering plant or images of flowering plants
- Poster of the human body
- Art supplies (crayons, markers, paper)
- Books or handouts about plants and body care
- Songs or rhymes about plants and body care
- Charts for body care routine (brushing teeth, washing hands)
- Healthy snacks (fruits, vegetables)
**Lesson Outline:**
### Introduction (10 minutes)
**1. Welcome & Warm-Up:**
- Begin with a cheerful greeting and a brief introduction to the day's topics.
- Sing a simple song or rhyme related to plants and parts of the body.
- Quick movement exercise to foster engagement.
**2. Objective Sharing:**
- Explain the objectives of the lesson in simple words:
* "Today, we will learn about different parts of a flowering plant and how to take care of our bodies."
### Main Lesson (30 minutes)
**Part 1: Parts of a Flowering Plant (15 minutes)**
**1. Show & Tell:**
- Present a real flowering plant or images and ask the students if they know any parts.
- Introduce the main parts of a flowering plant: roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
**2. Interactive Discussion:**
- Explain the function of each part:
* Roots - hold the plant in place and take water from the soil.
* Stem - helps the plant stand and carries water to other parts.
* Leaves - make food for the plant using sunlight.
* Flowers - help the plant make seeds.
* Fruit - protects the seeds and can be eaten.
**3. Activity:**
- Have students draw a flowering plant and label the parts.
- Walk around and provide support and encouragement.
**Part 2: Care of Each Part of the Body (15 minutes)**
**1. Show & Tell:**
- Present a poster of the human body and identify major parts: head, arms, legs, hands, feet, etc.
**2. Interactive Discussion:**
- Explain how to care for key body parts:
* Head - brushing hair and protecting with a hat in the sun.
* Teeth - brushing twice a day.
* Hands - washing before eating and after playing.
* Feet - wearing proper shoes and washing them.
* Skin - keeping it clean and using lotion.
**3. Activity:**
- Distribute handouts or worksheets showing daily routines for body care.
- Encourage students to color and follow along as you discuss each routine.
### Conclusion (10 minutes)
**1. Recap and Reinforce:**
- Briefly review what they learned about the parts of a flowering plant and body care.
- Ask simple questions to gauge understanding:
* “What part of the plant holds it in the ground?”
* “When should we brush our teeth?”
**2. Practical Demonstration:**
- Demonstrate hand washing or teeth brushing techniques, and have a few students show how they do it.
**3. Healthy Snack Time:**
- Distribute healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables; explain their importance.
- Encourage the students to practice what they have learned by enjoying the snacks.
**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation and engagement during activities.
- Collect and review the drawings and worksheets to check for understanding.
- Oral questions and discussions to ensure grasp of concepts.
**Extension Activities:**
- Plant a small garden or potted plant as a class project.
- Create a "Healthy Habits" chart for students to take home.
**Closing:**
- Praise the students for their attention and participation.
- Remind them to take care of both plants and their own bodies regularly.
- End with a positive note or a fun chant related to plants and health.