Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Plants: Main Parts

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a clear and structured foundation for what will be learned during the lesson, helping students understand the different parts of plants and their respective functions. This will allow students to actively engage in the subsequent practical activities, utilizing the prior knowledge acquired.

Main Objectives

1. Identify and name the main parts of plants: root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed.

2. Describe the functions of each part of the plants for the plant's organism.

Side Objectives

1. Promote curiosity and interest in botany through practical and digitally interactive examples.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a clear and structured foundation for what will be learned during the lesson, helping students understand the different parts of plants and their respective functions. This will allow students to actively engage in the subsequent practical activities, utilizing the prior knowledge acquired.

Warming Up

To start the class, introduce the topic of plant parts, highlighting the importance of each one for the plant's organism. Ask students to use their phones to find an interesting fact about any part of the plant (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, or seed) and share it with the class. They might find curiosities about how certain plants uniquely use their parts to survive or adapt to the environment.

Initial Reflections

1. What is the function of the root in a plant?

2. How does the stem help the plant to develop?

3. Why are leaves important for the plant?

4. What does the flower represent in the plant's life cycle?

5. How do fruits benefit both plants and humans?

6. Why are seeds essential for the perpetuation of the species?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to allow students to apply the knowledge acquired about the parts of plants through collaborative, creative, and digitally integrated activities. By solving problems and creating content, students become protagonists of their own learning while utilizing modern technologies that are part of their daily lives.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 -  Explore the Life of Plants as Digital Influencers!

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop students' scientific communication skills using digital platforms that are part of their daily lives, and deepen knowledge about the parts of plants in a creative and interactive way.

- Description: In this activity, students will be 'digital influencers' specialized in botany. They will need to create a series of posts for social media (Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube) explaining the main parts of plants and their functions. The posts should be creative and engaging, using short videos, photos, and detailed descriptions to engage the audience.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Ask groups to choose a fictitious social media platform to create their posts.

• Request that each group creates a fictitious profile of a digital influencer specialized in plants.

• Instruct the groups to create a series of posts that address the following parts of plants: root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed, explaining their functions.

• Encourage students to use photos, short videos, and innovative descriptions. They can use photo and video editing apps available on their phones.

• Allow groups to present and share their posts with the class, showing how they would explain each part of the plant to an online audience.

Activity 2 -  Gamified Journey through the Perfect Plant

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Foster collaboration among students and reinforce knowledge about plant parts in a playful and interactive way, using gamification as a learning tool.

- Description: Students will participate in a digital game where each group must 'grow' a virtual plant. During the game, they will face challenges related to the knowledge of the parts of plants and their functions. The goal is to keep the plant healthy by answering questions correctly and completing missions.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Access a gamification platform like Kahoot or Quizizz, where the teacher will have prepared an interactive game about the parts of plants.

• Explain the rules of the game: each group will have a virtual plant that needs to be kept healthy by completing missions and answering questions correctly.

• Missions can include questions about the function of plant parts, challenges to identify parts in images, and even digital puzzles.

• Groups must discuss and find the answers together before submitting answers in the game.

• At the end, the group that manages to keep the plant healthiest wins the game. Encourage all groups to share their strategies and what they learned.

Activity 3 -  Botanical Detectives Mission: Augmented Reality

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Encourage the use of advanced technology such as augmented reality to engage students in practical and exploratory activities, solidifying knowledge in an innovative and practical way.

- Description: In this activity, students will act as botanical detectives, using augmented reality (AR) apps to explore and identify parts of plants in the school environment. They will need to document their discoveries, explaining the function of each part found.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Instruct groups to download augmented reality apps (for example, Seek by iNaturalist) on their phones.

• Explain that each group will be a team of botanical detectives with the mission to find and identify parts of plants using AR.

• Students should go around the school or garden, using the app to scan plants and identify their parts (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed).

• Ask them to document their findings by taking photos and making brief notes about the functions of the identified parts.

• Upon returning to the classroom, each group must present their findings to the class through a small digital presentation (using slides or a short video).

Feedback

Duration: 20 - 30 minutes

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to allow students to reflect on their learning experiences, share insights with their peers, and receive constructive feedback to improve their collaboration and communication skills. This moment of exchange and reflection solidifies the knowledge acquired and promotes an environment of continuous learning.

Group Discussion

️ Group Discussion: Promote a group discussion with all students, where groups share what they have learned from the activities. Use the following script to introduce the discussion:

1. Introduction: Explain to students that the group discussion is an opportunity to share discoveries, reflect on what they have learned, and hear the perspectives of their peers.
2. Sharing: Ask each group to briefly present their conclusions and experiences. Encourage them to mention challenges faced and how they overcame them.
3. Debate: After the presentations, open the floor for questions and comments among the groups. Encourage the exchange of ideas and constructive discussion about the different methods used.

Reflections

1.  Question 1: What part of the plant did you find most interesting to study and why? 2.  Question 2: How did the digital technologies used (social media, gamification, and augmented reality) help to better understand the parts of the plants? 3.  Question 3: What did you learn about the importance of collaboration in digital activities and how can this be applied in other subjects?

360° Feedback

 360° Feedback: Conduct a feedback stage where each student should receive feedback from the other students in the group. Guide the class to follow these guidelines:

1. Constructiveness: Encourage students to provide constructive feedback, highlighting strengths and offering suggestions for improvement.
2. Specificity: Ask students to be specific, mentioning concrete aspects of their peers' work.
3. Respect: Emphasize the importance of being respectful and empathetic while giving feedback, ensuring a safe and collaborative environment for everyone.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a moment of creative reflection and review of the content covered, connecting the knowledge acquired to real-world situations. This solidifies learning and reinforces the importance of the topic in the students' practical lives.

Summary

 Summary: Let's wrap up our journey through the world of plants in a fun way!  In a nutshell: The root is like the straw of the plant that sucks water and nutrients from the soil. The stem is the 'elevator' that transports these nutrients up and down. The leaves are the 'cooks' that prepare the plant's food through photosynthesis. The flower is the star of the show, attracting pollinators. The fruit is the protective capsule that holds the seeds. And the seed is the future plant in miniature form, waiting for the right moment to germinate! 

World Connection

 In the World: In the fast-paced world of modernity, where technologies and social networks are a part of daily life, understanding the importance of plants and their parts connects us back to nature. This lesson showed us that even in the digital age, plants remain essential, whether in food, oxygen production, or medicine.

Practical Application

️ Applications: Knowing about the parts of plants is crucial not only for our health and nutrition but also for understanding the environment and biodiversity. This understanding helps us to better appreciate natural resources and make conscious decisions in our daily lives.