Basic 2 Science Term 1 Week 1 Lesson Plan

Have learners write on a sheet of paper the following The parts of a tree To draw a tree and color it Tell and explain to learners the adage “if the last tree dies, the last man dies”

Observe pictures or watch a video on different plants Working in groups, learners uproot young plants from school surroundings with the assistance of the teacher and bring them to class Learners examine the plants in groups to identify the basic parts (roots, stem, leaves and flowers) Learners describe the basic physical features of plants (roots, stem and leaves and flowers) Teacher asks learners some questions: 1) which part of the plant is hidden in the soil? 2) Which part of the plant was seen above the soil? Learners sing songs, rhymes and poems relating to the topic Learners sing songs, rhymes and poems relating to the topic Teacher asks learners: what will happen if there are no plants in their community. Learners draw and label a plant For this activity, learners use uprooted bean and grass plants, cassava cutting and hand lens to examine the local specimens and identify or compare the named plant parts.

What have we learnt today? The structure of trees Have learners to summarize the important points of the lesson Give learners task to draw a tree and show its roots, stem, leaves and flowers What have we learnt today? The physical features of trees Have learners to summarize the important points of the lesson Give learners task to draw a tree and show its roots, stem, leaves and flowers What have learnt today? The importance of trees Have learners to summarize the important points of the lesson Have learners to discuss some uses of plants