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Feb 15, 2016 Lesson Plans 0

Learners explore the importance of plant structures, their functions, and various adaptations made for survival. They will investigate how leaves and seeds are adapted for survival and reproduction. Students will cooperatively research plants from various biomes and report on their adaptations.

Lesson Objective

  • The student will identify the needs of plants.
  • The student will know structural organs of plants, and their functions.
  • The students will know that adaptations allow plants to survive in their environment.
  • The students will know that leaf adaptations are structural adaptations that help contribute to a plant’s survival.
  • The students will understand that there are a variety of seed adaptations that help seeds scatter.
  • The student will understand that structures of living things are adapted to their function in specific environments.
  • The student will use reference materials to obtain information related to science concepts.
  • The student will use a variety of tools to observe and study minute details of objects.
  • The student will pose questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment.
  • The student will compare and contrast observations and results.
  • The student will develop descriptions and explanations using evidence.

Targeted Grade Level – 2nd, 3rd, 4th 

 

 

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