Total Duration: |
Greater than 120 Minutes |
Materials and Resources: |
You will need one gardening kit for each student group: (Gardening Kit): soil, water, seeds (radish seeds will work great for this activity), 2- planters or plant box (flat), plastic gloves (optional), straw or popsicle stick, goggles, two zip bags, a napkin, various seeds Investigation Resources: science notebooks (journals), chart paper, ruler, crayons, pencils, articles, trade books, websites, nonfiction text on plants (teacher provided)
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Technology Resources Needed: |
Interactive whiteboard Document Camera (optional) You may need to use the document camera if you are interested in guiding the students through the (research) to explain the process. I have included some links and resources for use, such as: http://bit.ly/1f94FdX -Scholastic (photosynthesis) This science activities help students understand photosynthesis http://bit.ly/28NaCPt-K-12 reader/plants and producers This worksheet will need to be printed and use as a student's handout. (Optional) The teacher can use the questions as to aid the students research. http://bit.ly/28KCgu4- Biology4kids.com/plants The students can access this information to assist with classroom research. http://www.storyjumper.com/- Storyjumper This link can be used as an extension activity to the lesson. |
Background/Preparation: |
In this lesson, the students will learn that plants need water, air, nutrients, and sunlight to grow. Water is also essential for a healthy plant cell to function. Vocabulary: Photosynthesis-The energy from sunlight is used to chemically change water and carbon dioxide (air) into sugar. Carbon Dioxide: a gas that is produced when people and animals breathe out or when certain fuels are burned and that is used by plants for energy Oxygen: A waste product of photosynthesis |
Engage: The teacher will begin the lesson by asking the students the following questions. (The teacher can create flash cards if desired.)
Explore:
Ask the students questions such as:
Explain/Research:
Elaborate/Extend:
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Assessment Strategies |
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Acceleration: |
(I used this activity as a project with my class.) http://www.storyjumper.com/
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Intervention: |
The teacher will work with individual students on a daily basis to assist them in defending their argument by using cause and effect relationship to explain photosynthesis. |
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instructional guidance in providing modifications and adaptations
for students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for the Alabama Alternate Assessment.
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