And light is what we do!!!

TEACHING LEVEL

Primary school children between the ages of 7.

The children would have a previous knowledge that:

1. plants grow from seeds

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Awareness of the surrounding environment.

2. Scientific skills such as : observation, prediction, recording.

3. Social skills: communication, problem-solving, collaboration.

4. Scientific literacy.

STRATEGIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Introduction: 1. Go outside with the children – observe

the trees and plants and conditions needed for growth. (paired work) Key questions included.

2. Use a light table and leaf rubbings. 3. Photosynthesis Rap 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi6

0tQa8jfE&feature=youtu.be

Method: experiment

1. 4 samples of the same plant potted for growth but placed in different conditions

2. 1st: placed without light3. 2nd : placed without water4. 3rd: placed without air5. 4th: outside with sunlight, water and air. 6. Key question/prediction: which will grow

the best?7. (plants placed for 2 weeks to see

observations)

Conclusion:1. Discuss and record results2. Introduce the key word:

photosynthesis3. Drama illustrating photosynthesis.

TEACHING MODEL Discovery learning Hands-on experience with scientific

topics in their own environment. Active learning.

PROCEDURES (MATERIALS, CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION) Materials needed:1. Light table2. Paper, crayons3. Leaves4. Computer - YouTube video5. Potted plants 6. Worksheets, recording material.7. PowerPoint of photos of plants and

trees.

LEARNING OUTCOMES The children will be enabled to:

1. List the 3 main elements needed for photosynthesis

2. Describe how plants grow.3. Describe the process of photosynthesis

in their own words. 4. Learn the rap!!!!!

EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS Drama on photosynthesis. Group quiz. Contribution to whole class discussion. Completion of worksheet. Draw a picture showing elements

needed for photosynthesis.