Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Basic Science and Technology - Growing Plants I

### Lesson Plan: Growing Plants #### Target Audience: Nursery 2 Students (Ages 4-5) --- **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Topic:** Growing Plants **Duration:** 30 minutes --- **Objectives:** 1. Introduce students to the concept of how plants grow. 2. Identify basic needs of plants (sunlight, water, soil). 3. Engage students in a simple planting activity. --- **Materials Needed:** - Small plastic cups or pots - Potting soil - Seeds (fast-growing plants like beans or flowers) - Watering can or spray bottle - Picture book about plants or growth cycle poster - Aprons (optional, for keeping kids clean) --- **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Circle Time:** Gather students in a circle and greet them cheerfully. 2. **Storytime:** Read a short picture book about how plants grow (e.g., “The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle). 3. **Discussion:** - Ask children if they have seen plants growing at home or in a garden. - Explain that today they will learn more about plants and even plant their own seeds. --- **Body (20 minutes):** **1. Explanation and Demonstration (10 minutes):** - **Basic Needs of Plants:** Show pictures and explain that plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow. - **Sunlight:** Helps plants make their food. - **Water:** Keeps plants hydrated. - **Soil:** Holds plant roots and provides nutrients. **2. Planting Activity (10 minutes):** - **Step-by-step Instructions:** 1. **Distribute Materials:** Give each student a small plastic cup or pot, potting soil, and a seed. 2. **Fill with Soil:** Help students fill their cups/pots halfway with soil. 3. **Place the Seed:** Show them how to place the seed in the soil and cover it lightly. 4. **Water the Seed:** Assist students in using the watering can or spray bottle to water their seeds lightly. **3. Placement:** - **Sunlight:** Explain where to place their planted seeds so they can get sunlight, like a windowsill. **4. Labels:** - Write each child’s name on their cup/pot to keep track of their plants. **5. Clean-up:** - Guide students in cleaning up any spilled soil and washing hands. --- **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Review:** - Ask children what they learned about plants today. - Reinforce the three basic needs of plants. 2. **Promise of Future Activities:** - Explain that they will observe their plants every day to see how they grow. - Promise to talk more about caring for plants in future lessons. 3. **Goodbye Song:** - End with a short song or rhyme related to plants, like “I’m a Little Seed” (sung to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”). --- **Assessment:** - Observe students’ participation in the planting activity. - Check for verbal responses during discussion and review to assess understanding. - Monitor the care and growth of the plants over time. --- **Note to Teacher:** - Be patient and encourage curiosity. - Keep the atmosphere light and fun to maintain engagement. - Highlight the importance of patience as plants take time to grow.