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Central Idea: Plants grow and support other living things - Coggle Diagram
Central Idea: Plants grow and support other living things
Lines of Inquiry
How living things grow and develop: Understanding the process of growth and development in plants and other living things. (Change) (Support)
Change: Exploring how plants and other living things grow and change over time.
Support: Investigating how plants provide support to other living things.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Growth Experiments: Conducting experiments to see what plants need to grow (e.g., sunlight, water). Example: Growing plants in different conditions (one with sunlight, one without) and comparing the results.
• Growth Charts: Measuring and recording the growth of plants. Example: Children measure their plant each week and add the data to a class growth chart.
• Comparing Plants: Comparing the growth of different types of plants.
• Time-Lapse Videos: Watching time-lapse videos of plants growing. Example: Children watch a video showing the rapid growth of a sunflower from seed to bloom.
• Seed Planting: Planting seeds and observing their growth over time. Example: Each child plants a seed in a cup and watches it grow, recording changes in a journal.
The interconnectedness of nature: Investigating how plants and other living things depend on each other and their environments. (Causation) (Interdependence)
Causation: Recognising the relationships and dependencies in nature.
Interdependence: Exploring the connections between plants, animals, and their environments.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Plant-Animal Interactions: Exploring how animals use plants for food and shelter. Example: Children observe how insects use plants in the school garden.
• Classroom Garden: Growing a classroom garden and discussing how it supports insects and birds. Example: Planting flowers that attract butterflies and bees and observing their interactions.
• Recycling Projects: Using plant-based materials to create projects, discussing the role of plants in providing resources. Example: Making recycled paper from plant materials and discussing how plants provide resources.
• Food Chain Discussions: Discussing how plants are the base of the food chain. Example: Creating a simple food chain diagram showing plants, herbivores, and carnivores.
• Pollination Role-Play: Role-playing the process of pollination and how it supports plant growth. Example: Children act out the roles of bees and flowers to understand pollination.
Exploring the natural world: Discovering the different types of plants and their environments. (Function) (Growth)
Function: Understanding the role of plants in the natural world.
Growth: Understanding the stages and conditions necessary for plant and other living things' growth.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Plant Stories: Reading books about plants and their environments. Example: Reading "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle and discussing the parts of the plant mentioned in the story.
• Plant Art Projects: Creating art projects that depict different parts of a plant. Example: Children draw or craft plants, labelling the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.
• Plant Puzzles: Using puzzles or games that involve assembling parts of a plant. Example: Children put together a puzzle of a plant, identifying and placing each part correctly.
• Plant Part Exploration: Using real plants or plant models to explore and identify different parts of a plant. Example: Children use magnifying glasses to look at leaves, stems, and roots and discuss their functions.
• Nature Walks: Taking walks to explore different types of plants in the local environment. Example: Children collect leaves or flowers and discuss their shapes, colours, and sizes.
Learner Profile (with examples)
• Thinker: Thinking about how plants grow and support other living things.
• Caring: Showing care and respect for plants and understanding their importance in the ecosystem.
• Inquirer: Asking questions about plants and their environments, exploring through observation and experimentation.
Transdisciplinary Learning Subject Integration
• Language: Communicating about plants through stories, discussions, and descriptive writing. Example: Reading books about plants and discussing their growth and functions.
• Maths: Measuring and recording the growth of plants. Example: Using rulers to measure plant height and recording the data.
• Science: Exploring the characteristics, parts, and growth of plants. Example: Observing and documenting the growth of a plant from seed to maturity.
Assessment Methods
• Growth Charts: Creating charts to track the growth of plants over time. Teachers assess children’s ability to measure and record data. Example: Children measure the height of their plant each week and record it on a growth chart.
• Interactive Demonstrations: Children demonstrate their understanding of plant parts and their functions through hands-on activities and presentations. Example: A child uses a model or real plant to point out and explain different parts such as the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.
• Plant Journals: Children create journals with drawings and notes documenting the growth of a plant they are observing. Teachers can assess their understanding of plant growth and the different parts of plants. Example: A child draws a picture of their plant each week and writes or dictates observations about its growth.
Approaches to Learning
• Thinking Skills: Thinking critically about the growth process of plants and their role in the ecosystem.
• Communication Skills: Sharing observations and knowledge about plants through discussions, presentations, and storytelling.
• Research Skills: Investigating the growth and characteristics of plants through observation and experimentation.