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Basic 4 Science Term 1 Week 12 Lesson Plan

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Week 12: Lesson Plan
Subject: Science
Class: Basic 4
Strand: CyclesSub-strand: Cycle Of Organism
Indicator (code): B4.2.2.1.2. Examine some common seeds and, how they germinateContent Std (code): B4.2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of, the life cycle of plants
Performance Indicator: Learners can observe, identify and give functions of, the parts of a plantCore Competencies: Problem Solving skills; Critical Thinking; Justification of Ideas;
T.L.R.(s): bean and maize seeds, cotton wool in clear jars, cup of waterKeywords: Cycles, Cycle, Seed
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Teacher introduces the lesson to learners. Students are to list all the words they associate with the topic to be treated. Ask them to put words together to form a definition.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Review learner’s knowledge that seeds can germinate with or without soil. Learners will work with beans or maize seeds. learners first observe the dry seed coat, then when it absorbs water to swell rapturing of seed coat, sprouting of the root, sprouting of the stem and seed leaves, the elongation of the root and stem. Learners follow the process and write reports. 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.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
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.

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