Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 2

Week: Two

Class: Basic Two

Term: 3^rd Term

Subject: Basic science

Topic: Plants

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with plants

Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to ;

1. List some common plant in their environment
2. Identify the plants listed above
3. Draw a plant and label it

Instructional� material: Specimen of local plant, Drawing book, Plastering, Clay etc.

Reference material: Longman Basic Scienceand Technology for Primary Schools UBE edition by P. Asun

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Content

PLANTS

Plants are living things that can be found in our environment. Plants can manufacture their food by themselves making use of water and energy from sunlight through a process called photo they thesis. Plants take in carbon dioxide produced by animal and give off oxygen that is needed by man for survival

Parts of a plant

The main parts of a plant include the following:-

1. Leaves
2. Stem
3. Root and
4. Flower

Functions of the main part of a plant

1. Leaves: This is the part of the plant that traps energy from sunlight through which the plant produces its food.
2. Stem: This is the part of the plant holds the branches, flowers, fruits and leaves in place
3. Root: This is the underground part of a plant, that holds the plant upright. The root draws nutrient and water from the soil to nourish the plant .
4. Flowers: This is the part that is involved in pollination which leads to the production of seed and fruit

Examples of common plant in our environment includes c�ss�v� pl�nt, green gr�ss, hibiscus pl�nt, m�ize pl�nt, palm tree and� p�wp�w pl�nt.

Presentation

Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic

Step II: Teacher inroduces the new topic " Plants "

Step III: Teacher lists and explains the main parts of a plant

�Step IV: Teacher lists various examples of common plants in our environment

�Step V: Teacher takes the pupil round the school to show them the plants in their environment

Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions

Evaluation: 1. What is a plant?

2. All plants can produce their food? Yes or No
3. Mention three main parts of a plant

Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment

Assignment:

1. Write the function of the root and the stem in a plant

2. List six common plants you can see in your environment.