Basic 3 Science Term 1 Week 11 Lesson Plan

Play games and recite rhymes that learners are familiar with to begin the lesson. Ask learners questions to review their understanding in the previous lesson.

Begin this activity by asking learners to predict whether it is possible for bean and maize seeds to germinate in water without soil. Place learners into groups and give each group two transparent glasses or plastic containers (labeled A and B), cotton wool, water and viable maize and bean seeds. Learners pack container A with the cotton wool and push one of each of the different seeds through the side of the container but not to touch the bottom. Guide learners to pour a little water to soak the cotton wool. The set-up is left to stand for one week while keeping the cotton wool always wet. Guide learners to prepare container B using the same method but with a dry cotton wool. Learners observe the set-up critically and record whatever they see. challenge learners with the question: What made the seeds germinate in set-up A? For this activity, learners use bean and maize seeds, cotton wool in clear jars and cup of water to set up and observe germination and record the visible stages.

Ask learners questions to review their understanding of the lesson. Have learners write 3 facts of the lesson on a sheet of paper and it in their pockets and learn it on their way home.