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Date: 3/10/14
Cooperating Teacher:
Coop. Initials:
Group Size: 30
STANDARD(S):
S3.A.2.1.2: Make predictions based on observations.
S3.B.1.1.3: Describe the basic needs of plants (and animals) and their dependence on
light, food, air, water, and shelter.
S3.B.2.1.1: Identify adaptations of plants (and animals) that have helped them to survive.
S3.B.2.1.2: Identify and describe plant (and animal) characteristics that are necessary for
survival.
I. Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes):
A. Students will be able to dissect a seed/bean
B. Students will be able to work in groups to figure out the prediction sheet
answers
C. Students will be able to analyze the parts of the bean by filling out the guided
notes
D. Students will be able to create and label the parts of the bean
II.
Instructional Materials
A. 30 Large beans (kidney, pinto or lima beans)
Soak for 12-24 hours before lesson
B. Handful of another bean listed above for another example
C. 15-30 Magnifying glasses (optional)
D. 30 Recording sheets
E. 30 exit slips
IV.
Implementation
A. Introduction
Place materials on tables before lesson
Introduce the topic of seeds/beans
This week we will be learning all about plants and their cycle.
Today we are going to learn about seeds and beans!
Ask questions:
1. What do you already know about seeds?
2. Are beans and seeds the same?
a. Why or why not?
Show Sid the Seed YouTube video
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUmSnvJfzEg
After the video:
1. What happened to Sid?
2. What did Sid need to grow?
D. Accommodations/Differentiation
Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability:
Specific Learning Disability:
Emotional Disturbance:
Orthopedic Impairment/Physical Impairment:
Visual Impairment:
Autism:
E. Assessment/Evaluation Plan
1. Formative
a. Students will give the prediction/inquiry sheet to the teacher.
b. Exit slip at the end of class
2. Summative
a. Students will keep a Science Journal and reflect on the day. This will be
handed in when completed.
b. Unit test
V.
Reflective Response
A. Report of Students Performance in Terms of Stated Objectives
Reflection on the students performance after lesson is taught
Remediation for failing students to meet acceptable level
B. Personal Reflection
Questions written before lesson
Answer to pre-made questions below
1. Were the students able to correctly label the seed?
2. Were the students able to participate in the inquiry?
3. Did they understand the anatomy of the seed/bean?
4. Did they understand the key terms/vocabulary?
VI.
Resources
A. Sid The Seed by Daniel R. Pagan video on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUmSnvJfzEg
B. Ideas and inquiry sheet:
http://buggyandbuddy.com/dissect-a-bean-seed-science-invitationsaturday/
Book: Seeing What Plants Do by Joan Elma Rahn
C. Picture on Guided Notes:
http://www.marxfoods.com/giant-peruvian-lima-beans-xl.jpg
D. Picture on Exit Slip:
http://llenguatgesicurriculum.wikispaces.com/file/view/show4.open_
seed.jpg/216033862/440x333/show4.open_seed.jpg
E. Book:
From Seed to Sunflower by Gerald Legg