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Plants 2

ClassNotes Team 3 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

Week: One

Topic: Revision

Week: 2

Topic: Plants

Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with plants

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to ;

1. List some common plants in their environment

2. Identify the plants listed above

3. Draw a plant and label it

Instructional material: Specimen of a local plant, Drawing book, Plastering, Clay etc.

Reference material: Longman Basic Science and Technology for Primary Schools UBE edition by P. Asun

Content

PLANTS

Plants are living things that can be found in our environment. Plants can manufacture their food by themselves making use of water and energy from sunlight through a process called photo they thesis. Plants take in carbon dioxide produced by animals and give off oxygen that is needed by man for survival

Parts of a plant

The main parts of a plant include the following:-

1. Leaves

2. Stem

3. Root and

4. Flower

Functions of the main part of a plant

1. Leaves: This is the part of the plant that traps energy from sunlight through which the plant produces its food.

2. Stem: This is the part of the plant that holds the branches, flowers, fruits and leaves in place

3. Root: This is the underground part of a plant, that holds the plant upright. The root draws nutrients and water from the soil to nourish the plant.

4. Flowers: This is the part that is involved in pollination which leads to the production of seed and fruit

Examples of common plants in our environment include cassava plants, green grass, hibiscus plant, maize plant, palm trees and pawpaw plants.

Presentation

Step I: The teacher revises the previous topic

Step II: The teacher introduces the new topic " Plants "

Step III: The teacher lists and explains the main parts of a plant

Step IV: The teacher lists various examples of common plants in our environment

Step V: The teacher takes the pupil around the school to show them the plants in their environment

Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions

Evaluation: 1. What is a plant?

2. All plants can produce their food? Yes or No

3. Mention three main parts of a plant

Conclusion: The teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and giving an assignment

Assignment:

1. Write the function of the root and the stem in a plant

2. List six common plants you can see in your environment.