Basic 5 Science Term 1 Week 11 Lesson Plan

Have learners to talk about the picture Learners go on a nature walk to uproot young plants from school surroundings and bring them to class. Learners, in groups, observe parts of the plants and relate them to the functions they perform, e.g. - the thin and large surface area of leaves and the presence of green coloring matter enhance their work. - The roots are for anchorage and absorption of nutrients from the soil. - The stem supports the upper part of the plant; conduct water and minerals from the roots to the leaves; carry food from leaves to other parts of the 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.