NATURE'S KITCHEN...WEEK 3 DEC

• Science
• Primary Education
• Age 9

NATURE'S KITCHEN

BIG QUESTION:

How do the leaves of plants help us? 

Expected Learning Outcomes 

Explain the importance of leaves of a plant.

SEL ACTIVITY

Observe the picture carefully and describe the wonderment in it. 

CONTENT

Children will attempt STUDIO PEP ACTIVITY followed by classroom discussion on the ability to plants to prepare their own food.

CLOSURE

Children will attempt STUDIO ACTIVITY 8.2 followed by classroom discussion on function of parts of the plant. 

Q1. What is the function of a leaf?

1. to keep the plant cool by giving shade
2. o carry food to all parts of the plant
3. to produce food
4. to produce seeds

Q2.Why are the leaves of the plant important?

Q3.Leaves are called as the kitchen of the plant, why?

SUCCESS CRITERIA...MCQ
Q4.Which of the following do the roots of a plant absorb from the soil?
P. water Q. minerals R. sunlight

1. only P
2. only Q
3. only P and Q
4. only P and R

Now I can,

Explain the importance of leaf for a plant.

YES I CAN

I HAVE DOUBTS

NO,I NEED HELP

HOMEFUN

Children will attempt Companion Activity 8a

Children will bring a leaf of a plant AND green (dark and light shade) coloured sheets, pair of scissors and glue for art integration activity. 

BIG QUESTION:

How do the leaves of plants help us? 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Identify and Explain the different parts of the leaf of a plant 

SEL ACTIVITY

Observe the picture carefully and state whether it's a good practice to burn leaves. Give reason. 

Observe the picture carefully and state whether it's a good practice to burn leaves. Give reason.

CONTENT

Children will bring a leaf of a plant and will identify the different parts of the leaf in the classroom followed by discussion. 

NOTEBOOK WORK

S.NO  8.1                                       H.F.                      DATE

NATURE'S KITCHEN

Q1. Draw a well labelled diagram of a leaf? 

Q1.The leaves of plants are green because they ________

1. store the food that they make
2. contain carbon dioxide
3. absorb water
4. contain a green pigment

Q2.Why do leaves have veins?

1. to help the plant breathe
2. to transport food and water
3. to make the leaf look brighter
4. to absorb sunlight from the atmosphere

SUCCESS CRITERIA...MCQ
Q3.Which of the following BEST completes the following sentence? Plants do not need to move from place to place because ________________. 

1. they grow very tall
2. they get food from the soil 
3. they can make their own food
4. they don't need air to breathe like animals

Now, I can,

Identify and Explain the different parts of the leaf of a plant.

YES I CAN

I HAVE DOUBTS

I NEED HELP

HOMEFUN

ATTEMPT ACTIVITY 8.3

PARTS OF LEAF

ART INTEGRATION - VISUAL ARTS PAPER CRAFT(THREE DIMENSIONAL)

DAY 3

BIG QUESTION:

How do the leaves of plants help us? 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONS OF PARTS OF LEAF

SEL ACTIVITY
Imagine which part of the plant you want to be and why? You can draw it also.

FLOW

Children will watch the video on function of parts of leaf followed by classroom discussion on PHOTOSYNTHESIS. 

STOMATA/PARTS OF LEAF and their FUNCTIONS

https://youtu.be/st8_FQIq-8g 

NOTEBOOK WORK

Nature's Kitchen

S.No. 8.2                                                   CF

Q1. Define

1. Photosynthesis
   
2. Stomata
   
3. Chlorophyll
   

Q2. Explain the function of stomata?

Q3. Explain the process of photosynthesis using a simple diagram?

THINKLINE:

Q4. Life on earth would not exist without leaves. Do you agree with this statement? Why/Why not? 

SUCCESS CRITERIA
MCQ
Q. The MAIN role of the stomata is to _______________.

1. store food in the plant
2. make food for the plant
3. allow water to be absorbed by the plant
4. allow gases to enter and leave the plant

Now, I can,
Explain the function of parts of leaf.

Yes, I can

I have doubts

No, I have doubts

Home Fun

Children will attempt the CF question in Notebook