Title: Naming Plants and Parts

Grade Level: 3rd Grade

Duration: 45 minutes

Subject: Science

Objective: - Students will be able to identify and name different plants and their parts. - Students will understand the importance of plants and their parts in the ecosystem.

Materials: - Pictures or real samples of different plants (e.g., flowers, trees, vegetables) - Chart paper and markers - Plant parts flashcards - Worksheets with plant diagrams - Pencils

Procedure:

Engage (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know the names of any plants. Write their responses on the chart paper. 2. Show pictures or real samples of different plants and ask students to identify them. Discuss their characteristics and uses.

Explore (10 minutes): 1. Introduce the concept of plant parts by showing flashcards with different plant parts (e.g., roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits). 2. Engage students in a discussion about the functions of each plant part. Ask questions like: - What do roots do for a plant? - What is the purpose of leaves? - Why do plants have flowers? - What do fruits do for plants?

Explain (10 minutes): 1. Explain to students that plants have different parts that help them survive and reproduce. 2. Discuss the importance of each plant part in the ecosystem. For example: - Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil. - Stems provide support and transport water and nutrients throughout the plant. - Leaves capture sunlight and perform photosynthesis. - Flowers attract pollinators for reproduction. - Fruits contain seeds for new plant growth.

Elaborate (15 minutes): 1. Distribute worksheets with plant diagrams to each student. 2. Instruct students to label the different parts of the plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits) using the flashcards as a reference. 3. Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and answer any questions.

Evaluate (5 minutes): 1. Collect the completed worksheets and review them to assess students’ understanding of plant parts. 2. Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned about plants and their parts.

Extension Activity: 1. Take students on a nature walk around the school or local area to observe different plants and their parts. 2. Have students create a mini-book or poster showcasing different plants and their parts, including their names and functions.

Note: Adjust the duration of each section based on the pace and needs of your students.