Zilla Parishad High School, Lakshumpalli,

Peddavaduguru Mandal, Ananthapuramu District

LESSON PLAN - 2

Class : 6th E.M. Subject : General Science Name of the Teacher : K. Chandra Mouli
Name of the Topic No. of Periods Time line for Teaching Any Specific
Lesson/Unit Required From To Information
Knowing about Introduction & 1 Uses of Plants for
importance of Plants survival of life
Plants Parts of a Plant Identification of various
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parts of a plant
Root: Types of root 1 Observation skills to be
systems, functions, fostered in children.
modifications and
importance
Stem: Modifications, 1 Understanding the
functions importance of plants….
Leaf: Structure, Types of 1 Acquisition of process
venation, parts of a leaf skills (domestic)
Stomata: Transpiration 1 Concern over the
expt., in Laboratory process of preservation
Flower: Importance, 1 Understanding Bio-
Parts of a flower, diversity in plants of
Pollination in brief various kinds
Notes and worksheets 3 Assessment of what has
been learnt.
Revision and Key words 3 Practice of terminology
Practice for future usage
Total Periods 13

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Prior Concept/Skills: (Essential Concepts and skills to be checked/bridged before teaching the current concept)
❖ To check whether the child is able to express his feelings for promotion of plants.
❖ To ascertain the process skills in the child while handling the specimen in the laboratory for study.
❖ To know about the Psycho-motor skills and dexterity of the child before conducting laboratory activity.
❖ To check whether the child is aware of the phenomenon of Bio-diversity among various plants in their vicinity.
❖ To ascertain the understanding capacity of the child with regard to availability of various plants in the habitation.

Learning Outcomes: (Selected from SCERT Calendar and Text Book)

1. Conceptual Understanding :- The pupil will be able to
➢ Explain the differences between different parts of a plant.
➢ Reason out the causes for growth promotion and demotion in several parts of the plant.
➢ Explain the importance of plants in daily life.
➢ Explain the differences between various functions of plant parts.
➢ Explain with examples the various functions of plant parts.
➢ Explain the various methods of food preparation.
7. Questioning & Making Hypothesis: The child will be able to
➢ Question the methods of procuring food by plants.
➢ Question the process of food preparation making use of leaves in a plant.
➢ Hypothesize the experimental results relating to transpiration in leaves of a plant.
➢ Question the reasons for death and stunted growth of plants when not watered properly.
➢ Arrive at an idea with regard to importance of plants for conservation of Nature.
8. Experiments – Field observations: The child will be able to
➢ Observe the different parts of plants used for food and comments on them.
➢ Observe the methods of pollination in flowers in different methods.
➢ Observe the bio-diversity among the plants in Nature around him/her.
9. Informational Skills and Projects: The child will be able to
➢ Obtain information relating to preparation and preservation of food in plants.
➢ Visit the local village gardens/fields and collects the data relating to various parts of plants in the habitation.
➢ Obtain the information related to bio-diversity in plants in his/her vicinity by discussing with people in the locality.
10. Drawing and Model making : The child will be able to
➢ Draw the pictures of various parts of the plant and flowers after thorough observation in the Nature and laboratory.

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➢ Makes the models of flowers, fruits and vegetables using clay.

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➢ Prepares and maintains Herbarium with botanical data under the supervision of the teacher.
 ➢ Conducts festival of Nature in the season and expresses the joy through painting the pictures.
11. Appreciation and aesthetic sense/values : The student will be able to
➢ Appreciate the green plants role in food manufacture in this Nature through photosynthesis.
➢ Appreciate the research work conducted by several scientists in the field of Botany.
➢ Observe some plants depending on other plants for food in their surroundings.
➢ Celebrates the joy of Colors on the onset of Spring Season in the name of Holi festival.
12. Application in real life / Concern towards Biodiversity: The child will be able to
➢ Propagate the concept of bio-diversity among his fellow citizens.
➢ Adopts Nature-loving habits to maintain proper relation with his environment.
➢ Formulates hypothesis and concepts pertaining to the subtle relation that exists between humans and plants in this Nature.

Teaching Learning Process

Induction/Introduction (Generating interest, informing students about the outcomes and expectations for the lesson)
STEP method is to be followed although the classroom transaction. (Start Transact Evaluate Progress)
✓ Welcoming the students with a warm smile on face and cheerful note.
✓ Asking some simple questions to comfort them and bring into the teacher’s stride.
✓ Focusing attention on reasons for meaningful survival of living things by taking food.
✓ Moving from previous knowledge of the student to advanced factual information.
✓ Making the children enjoy and remind themselves of the beautiful moments they have spent in the lap of Nature by way of recapitulating their past
experiences.
✓ Giving clear instructions regarding proper methods of conservation of plant life around him/her.
✓ Assessing the gap between their expectations and current reality with regard to availability of various kinds of flowers and plants.
✓ Progressing to the main concepts in the present lesson once the children are ready to participate in the learning process actively.

Experience and Reflection (Task/Question that helps students explore the concept and connect with their life)
▪ Assigning simple tasks to pupils relating to finding out the names of some most commonly found plants around their home.
▪ Children are asked to make models of fruits and vegetables using clay and wax.
▪ Tasks may be assigned to be executed either in groups or individuals.
▪ Children will develop a clear understanding over the concepts taught in the classroom.
▪ Making the children grow some ornamental and useful plants at home under the guidance and supervision of the parents.

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▪ Assigning project works to children regarding growing plants and collecting various types of leaves or flowers at home and present the mode of
preparation verbally in the classroom on the succeeding day.

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Transpiration Experiment
 Explicit Teaching/Teacher Group Work (We Do) Independent Work (You Do) Notes
Modelling (I Do)
➢ Importance of plants in our ✓ Children discuss the ❖ Children watch the ➢ Open-ended questions
daily life is explained. importance of plants and educational video on are put to the children to
➢ Demonstration of arrive at a meaningful YouTube presented by the derive new dimensional
consequences of lack of conclusion in groups. teacher. thoughts.
plants is done by displaying a ✓ Participate in groups actively ❖ Children actively participate ➢ Eliciting spontaneous
video. in model making of flowers, in the process of growing and answers by conducting
➢ Drawings of various, flowers, fruits and vegetables using conserving plant life at home quiz programs frequently
fruits and vegetables are clay and colors. enjoying the fruitful during the transaction of
depicted. ✓ Express their concern over experience of life. lesson in the classroom.
➢ Preparation methods of conservation of Nature ❖ Children learn how to care ➢ Allotting group tasks
herbarium using various according to various seasons. for the Nature. relating to Project Works
plant items are explained ✓ Children undertake simple ❖ Children note down the based on inquisitiveness
using charts and videos. project works relating to points of conservation of to enrich the knowledge
➢ Differences in structure of preparation of Herbaria at Nature along with the values acquiring skills among
parts of plants in different home and presentation of of appreciation while the the pupils and build
places are explained using paper later in the classroom. teacher transacts the lesson confidence of learning
charts and screening of ✓ Children engage themselves in the classroom. new concepts outside the
videos. in groups for field visits. classroom as well.

Check For Understanding Questions TLMs (Digital + Print)

1. Factual : ➢ Digital content on Diksha
A. What are the important parts of a plant? platform and APEKX
B. The important function of stomata is : ➢ Youtube videos prepared and
a) Conduction b) Transpiration c) Photosynthesis d) Absorption presented by the teacher
C) What is the relationship between the type of root system and Venation? keeping in view the contents
D) Name the part of the stem from where leaves arise? and limitations of the
E) Draw the diagram of a plant showing its important parts and mention their functions? prescribed lesson/topic to be
2. Open Ended / Critical Thinking : rendered.
1. John has no sufficient place around his house to grow plants. But he wants to grow vegetables like tomato ➢ Library books and reference

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or brinjal. Suggest him some ways to grow plants? books suggested by SCERT

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2. Rajani said,” Respiration takes place in leaves.” Is she correct? How can you support the statement? and NCERT.
 3. How would be our life without flowers on plants in the Nature? ➢ Worksheets prepared by the
4. What would happen to the life of man and other animals if all the plants on this planet Earth suddenly teacher strictly adhering to
perish? the principles of learning at
5. Student Practice Questions and Activities : Secondary level in the
1. Answer the Worksheet provided as the annexure-1. individualized mode for easy
2. Collect information regarding “importance of plants in our life” from internet or Library books. understanding and
3. Prepare a greeting card with dry leaves. comprehension.
Assessment : ( Think of what children SAY, DO and MAKE while learning that can form the evidence of learning to
be used for assessment)

Mode of Assessment Skills Assessed Assessment Tools

CONVERSATIONS between - Thinking Skills Teachers Notes
a) Teacher and Learners (Students) - Spoken skills
b) Students with their peers - Understanding
- Self-assessment
- Peer assessment
OBSERVATIONS - Planning & Drafting - Checklists
- Hands-on tasks - Anecdotal Records
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration Skills
- Participation Skills
PRODUCTS OF LEARNING - Written Works - Assessment Rubrics
- Projects - Rating Scales
- Performance Tasks
- Quizzes, MCQs
- Use of Technology

SIGNATURE OF THE TEACHER SIGNATURE OF THE HEADMASTER

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