Module 1
Students will be able to name the main parts of a plant (a flower)
Students will be able to label the different parts of a flower and describe their functions.
Students will be able to dissect a real flower and name its mane parts.
Students will be able to share their discoveries and collaborate with peers.
Students will be able to add simple numbers together by looking at different flower plants.
You will need:
A technological device such as a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
Access to wifi
A Gmail/Google account
A free Epic account
A hibiscus or lily for flower dissection or any other flower you can find in your local environment.
Carnation flower or any other flowers you can find in your local environment for a bonus activity (optional).
Before you begin this module on the parts of a plant, go to our KWL Padlet and share:
(K) What do you already KNOW?
(W) What do you WONDER?
Click the + button to respond. You can add words, pictures, a video, and/or a drawing.
Complete first before you start any activity!
Are you ready to learn about the parts of a plant?
Let's do the activities below!
Watch the video below and learn about different parts of a plant and their functions. Try your best to answer the guiding questions below.
Would you like to share your learning with everyone? Please feel free to post your work, thoughts, comments, or questions in the "Sharing Circle" in Padlet.
What are plants and why are they important? How many plants can you name?
What are the main parts of a plant and their functions?
Let's take a closer look at the flowers now! Watch the 2 videos below and learn about different parts of a flower and their functions. Try your best to answer the guiding questions below.
Would you like to share your learning with everyone? Please feel free to post your work, thoughts, comments, or questions in the "Sharing Circle" in Padlet.
Can you name the main parts of a flower and its functions?
Why do some flowers have colourful petals and smell nice?
Can you name some of the flowers you see in this video and their unique features?
Why are flowers, bugs and insects good friends?
Play two matching games below. In Game 1, you are asked to label the parts of a flower. In Game 2, you will be matching the parts of a flower with its main function.
Can you come up with a matching game that helps us remember different parts of a flower? Would you like to share it with everyone? Please free to post your work, thoughts, comments, or questions in the "Sharing Circle" in Padlet.
Draw a flower in Padlet and label its parts or print out a worksheet below and fill it out. Watch a video to help you complete this activity.
Would you like to share your learning with everyone? Please free to post your work, thoughts, comments, or questions in the "Sharing Circle" in Padlet.
Hibiscus or lily for a flower dissection (activity # 5) or any other flower you can find in your local environment.
For this activity, you will need a real flower such as hibiscus or lily, or any other flower you can find in your local environment. Dissect your flower by watching a video posted below. Try your best to answer the following questions: Which parts of a flower do you see? What are their functions?
Would you like to share your flower dissection with everyone? Please free to post your work, thoughts, comments, or questions in the "Sharing Circle" in Padlet.
How much math can you find in one flower? Watch a video below and play a game to test your math skills.
Head outside and find math in flowers and nature, if you'd like.
Would you like to share your nature math findings with everyone? Please free to your work, pictures, thoughts, comments, or questions in the "Sharing Circle" in Padlet.
It is now time to reflect on Module 1's learning!
Go back to our KWL Padlet and share what you've LEARNED this week.
Also, answer these guiding questions in the (L) What Have You Learned column in the Padlet.
What have you LEARNED about the life cycle of a plant?
What was difficult for you in this module?
Which activity in the module did you enjoy and why?
Click the + button to write what you have learned. You can add words, pictures, a video, and/or a drawing.
Complete last in this module!