Second Term Lesson Note for Week Two
Class : Primary Two
Subject : Basic Science
Topic : Plants
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Basic Science and Technology for Primary Schools, Book 2.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for lower Primary Schools, (Primary 1 – 3).
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing picture of a plant.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. List some common plant in their environment
ii. Identify the plants listed above
iii. Draw a plant and label it
Content :
PLANTS
Plants are living things that can be found in our environment. Plants can manufacture their food by themselves making use of water and energy from sunlight through a process called photosynthesis. Plants take in carbon – dioxide produced by animal and give off oxygen that is needed by man for survival
Parts of a plant
The main parts of a plant are :
1. Leaves
2. Stem
3. Root and
4. Flower
Functions of the main part of a plant
1. Leaves: This is the part of the plant that traps energy from sunlight through which the plant produces its food.
2. Stem: This is the part of the plant holds the branches, flowers, fruits and leaves in place
3. Root: This is the underground part of a plant, that holds the plant upright. The root draws nutrient and water from the soil to nourish the plant .
4. Flowers: This is the part that is involved in pollination which leads to the production of seed and fruit
Examples of common plant in our environment includes cassava plant, green grass, hibiscus plant, maize plant, palm tree, orange plant, banana plant, yam plant coconut plant and pawpaw plant.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Teacher revises the previous topic with the learners by asking them questions orally.
Step 2 : Teacher introduces the new topic ” Plants ” and describe a plant.
Step 3 : Teacher lists and explains the main parts of a plant
Step 4 : Teacher lists various examples of common plants in our environment
Step 5 : Teacher takes the pupil round the school to show them the plants in their environment
Evaluation :
1. What is a plant?
2. All plants can produce their food? Yes or No
3. Mention three main parts of a plant
i. ___________________________
ii. __________________________
iii. _________________________
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment :
1. Write the function of the root and the stem in a plant
2. List six common plants you can see in your environment.