week 4

• SCIENCE
• Primary Education
• Age 10

DAY 1

BIG QUESTION:

How do the leaves of plants help us? 

Expected Learning Outcomes

Explain the role of leaf in the process of Photosynthesis 

WARM-UP ACTIVITY
Observe the pictures carefully and how they are related to each other?
Which life process are they responsible for?

FLOW

Children will be able to describe the role of leaf in the process of photosynthesis. 

NOTEBOOK WORK

S.No. 8.2

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? 

Which of the following is(are) NOT the functions of the leaf?
P. to transport water and minerals to all parts of the plant
Q. to take in water from the surroundings
R. to produce food

1. only R
2. only P and Q
3. only R and Q
4. all - P, Q and R

Now, I can
Explain the role of leaf in the process of Photosynthesis

Yes, I can

I have doubts

No, I have doubts

Home fun

1. Revisit the concepts learnt.

2. Flipped Classrrom (Project time)

Children will watch the YouTube video on Presence of Starch in leaf .

Link : Leaf - Iodine Test 

DAY 2

BIG QUESTION:

How do the leaves of plants help us? 

Expected Learning Outcomes

A) EXPLAIN THE PROCESS OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS

B) COMPARE AND CONTRAST BETWEEN PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND RESPIRATION 

SEL ACTIVITY
SEE, THINK and WONDER

FLOW

Process of Photosynthesis and Respiration will be explained and Children will attempt STUDIO ACTIVITY 8.4 followed by classroom discussion on difference between Photosynthesis and Respiration.

ACTIVITY 8.5 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

ART INTEGRATION - TALK SHOW (inspiration from THE KAPIL SHARMA SHOW) – PERFORMING ART 

CLOSURE

Children will watch the MITRA AV during the class. 

Q. What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

1. It helps the leaves to release oxygen.
2. It helps leaves to capture carbon dioxide.
3. It helps leaves to capture the energy of sunlight.
4. It helps in transport of water and minerals to the leaves.

Q. Plants do not need to go in search of food like animals because they make their own food. Which of the following do plants require to make their food?
air, sunlight, water

1. only air and water
2. only air and sunlight
3. only water and sunlight
4. all - water, air and sunlight

Now, I can,
A) Explain the process of photosynthesis
B) Compare and contrast between photosynthesis and respiration

Yes, I can

I have doubts

No, I have doubts

Home fun

Children will attempt STUDIO ACTIVITY 8.7 (page-63)

 

DAY 3

BIG QUESTION:

How do the leaves of plants help us? 

Expected Learning Outcomes

RECAPITULATION OF THE CONCEPTS LEARNED

 

SEL ACTIVITY
Which part of the lesson was interesting for you and why? Share your feelings.

FLOW

Children will attempt the Notebook work followed by classroom discussion.

NOTEBOOK WORK:

Ch - Nature's Kitchen

Importance of Leaf

Date                     S.No. 8.4                  CF 

Q1. Define the following terms:

Veins

Glucose

Pigment 

Q2. Correct the following statements:

1. The lamina attaches the leaf to the stem
   
2. The central vein of the leaf is called Stalk.
   
3. Respiration is the process by which plants prepare their own food.
   
4. Stomata gives green colour to the leaf. 

Q3. Draw a well labelled diagram to show photosynthesis in plants. 

THINKLINE

Q4. Leaf is called as a “Kitchen of a plant”. Justify the statement. 

CLOSURE

Discussion of the Notebook work 

Q. In the process of making food a tree______________.

1. takes in oxygen and gives out carbon dioxide
2. takes in carbon dioxide and gives out oxygen
3. takes in carbon dioxide and gives out water vapour
4. takes in water vapour and gives out carbon dioxide

Now, I can,
Name the parts of a leaf of a plant.
Describe the functions of leaves of a plant.
Explain the importance of leaf of a plant.
Explain the process of photosynthesis
Compare and contrast between photosynthesis and respiration

Yes, I can

I have doubts

No, I have doubts