Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Basic Science and Technology - Planting Of A Bean Seed

Lesson Plan: Planting a Bean Seed **Grade Level:** Nursery 2 **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Duration:** 40 minutes **Topic:** Planting a Bean Seed **Objectives:** 1. Students will understand the basic needs for a seed to grow. 2. Students will learn the step-by-step process of planting a bean seed. 3. Students will observe the growth process and changes in the bean seed over time. **Materials Needed:** - Bean seeds (e.g., kidney beans) - Small transparent plastic cups or pots - Potting soil - Water - Labels and markers - Paper towels - Observation journals or worksheets - A book about growing plants (optional) **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. Greet the students and gather them in a circle. 2. Show the students a bean seed and ask if anyone knows what it is. 3. Briefly explain the life cycle of a plant, focusing on how a seed grows into a plant. 4. Read a short, relevant story about growing plants (optional). **Activity 1: Discussion (5 minutes):** 1. Ask students what they think a seed needs to grow. 2. Write down their answers on a board or chart paper (expected answers: water, sunlight, soil, air). 3. Explain that today they will be planting their own bean seed and taking care of it to see how it grows. **Activity 2: Planting the Bean Seed (15 minutes):** 1. Demonstrate the planting process: - Fill the plastic cup/pot with soil. - Make a small hole in the soil using your finger. - Place the bean seed in the hole. - Cover the seed with soil gently. - Water the soil until it is damp but not too wet. 2. Distribute the materials to each student. 3. Guide the students through the planting process step-by-step. 4. Help the students label their cups with their names. **Activity 3: Observation and Discussion (10 minutes):** 1. Explain to students that they will need to care for their plant by giving it water and checking to make sure it has sunlight. 2. Hand out observation journals/worksheets. 3. Show students how to draw a picture of their planted bean seed and write down the date. 4. Explain that they will observe their bean seed every few days and note any changes. **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. Recap what the students did today and what they learned about planting a seed. 2. Encourage students to observe their bean plants at home and share their observations in the coming weeks. 3. Answer any questions the students might have. **Assessment:** - Participation in the discussion and planting activity. - Completeness and accuracy of observation journals/worksheets. **Follow-Up:** 1. Schedule a few minutes every few days for students to observe and discuss changes in their bean plants. 2. Plan a follow-up lesson on the different parts of a plant as the beans begin to sprout. **Notes:** - Be prepared for possible spills and messes; have paper towels and a cleanup plan ready. - Adjust the lesson timing and complexity based on the students' engagement and understanding.