PRETTY WITH A PURPOSE

PRETTY WITH A PURPOSE

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Explain the role of pollinators in the process of pollination 

SEL ACTIVITY

Children will watch the YouTube video followed by discussion.

TITLE: THE NEEDLE TREE

LINK:

https://youtu.be/c84RqJvVL8g 

WARM-UP

Identify the process in the picture shared below: 

Content

Attempt STUDIO Activity 1.7 (page – 14) followed by discussion.

PROPOSED QUESTIONS

1. If insects did not pollinate plants, what would happen?

2.Which of these would definitely be observed in a plant pollinated by wind?

 1 flowers with colourful petals

 2 small and light-weight pollen grains

3 flowers that bloom only at night

4 large and heavy pollen grains

Four friends were discussing about how pollination takes place in flowers. This is what they said

Pamela: insects like bees carry the pollen from flower to flower Vinita: pollen grains are carried by the wind and by water Sushmita: birds and animals carry pollen from flowers Which of them is correct?

1 only Pamela

2. only Vinita

3 only Vinita and Sushmita

 4 all - Pamela, Vinita and Sushmita 

 2 only Vinita

3 only Vinita and Sushmita

 4 all - Pamela, Vinita and Sushmita 

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Now I can,

Explain the role of pollinators in the process of pollination

Yes, I can

I need help

No, I have doubts 

Expected learning outcomes

Recapitulation of the concepts learnt in the chapter

 Pretty with a purpose

SEL ACTIVITY

TOOL- CANVA.Com

Imagine you are a flower. Describe your fragrance, appearance and any other detail that help you attract a pollinator of your choice

CONTENT

Children will attempt MS QUIZ assignment during the class. 

LINK FOR MS QUIZ ASSIGNMENT:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4HX5lzr-pUWYqWP49Sq3q4GkdWMPNAxCpOREUaJzJSVUMUtCNlIyVUZMMTI4OThQQUlRUlpUSVMyTC4u

 

CLOSURE

Discussion on the question of MS Quiz assignment. 

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Now I can,

Explain the process of pollination and fertilization

Explain the role of pollinators in the process of pollination

Yes, I can

I need help

No, I have doubts 

HOMEFUN

Revisit the concepts discussed. 

PRETTY WITH A PURPOSE

DAY 3

Expected Learning Outcomes 

Explain the dependence of plants and animals on each other. (Pollination and fertilization) 

BIG QUESTION:

What effect can my actions have on the reproduction of plants?

SEL ACTIVITY

TOOL - PADLET

Recall an instance in your life, where someone has helped you in the past and you helped  him/her back, or vice versa.

CONTENT

Preferences of pollinators for different types of flowers will be explained followed by discussion. 

CLOSURE

Children will attempt STUDIO Activity 1.9 (page – 18) followed by discussion. 

PROPOSED SKILLS

Q1. Most flowers that bloom in the day are brightly coloured. Compared to day-blooming flowers, it is likely that night-blooming flowers ______________.

1 are more brightly coloured, but not so strongly scented

2 are not as brightly coloured, but are more strongly scented

3 are not as brightly coloured and not so strongly scented

4 are as brightly coloured, but do not have any scent at all

Q2. If all the flowers and buds of a plant are plucked out (including new ones that appear) the plant will have no new_________.  

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Now I can,

Explain the dependence of plants and animals on each other. (Pollination and fertilization)

Yes, I can

I need help

No, I have doubts

HOMEFUN

Children will attempt PROJECT TIME Activity 1c (Page – 4) Companion

Attempt 1.11 in studio