Lesson Plan

Combined Science (Biology)

Topic 4. Plant Nutrition Duration 4 weeks

Objectives 4.1 Photosynthesis Pedagogical Learning by listening
Understand that photosynthesis is the Approach Learning by doing
fundamental process by which plants manufacture Apply what they learn
carbohydrates from raw materials Learning through
Define photosynthesis and state the equation for discussion
photosynthesis Discovery learning
State the effect of varying light intensity and Independent learning
temperature on photosynthesis Real world problem
Describe the intake of CO2 and water by plants, solving and innovation
the trapping of light energy by chlorophyll, the Brunei global
conversion of light energy into chemical energy, citizenship
the formation of carbohydrates, their subsequent Blended learning
storage, and the release of oxygen (traditional & ICT)
Explain why most forms of life are completely
dependent on photosynthesis

4.2 Leaf structure

Identify and label the cuticle, cellular and
tissue structure of a dicotyledonous leaf, as
seen in cross-section under the microscope and
describe the significance of these features in
terms of function, e.g.
- distribution of chloroplasts photosynthesis
- stomata and mesophyll cells gas exchange
- vascular bundles transport

4.3 Mineral nutrition

Investigate and state the effect of insufficient
nitrogen on plant growth and state the
importance of nitrogen-containing ions for
protein synthesis and their use in nitrogen-
containing fertilisers for agriculture
Digital- Identify, locate, and process information and
age ideas from a range of sources.
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Skills

Activities
Day 1 Day 2 Day 4
PHOTOSYNTHESIS CLASSWORK MINERAL NUTRITION
Teacher to explain that Teacher to show images of
water and mineral salts Day 3 two types of plants grown
(absorbed by roots from PHOTOSYNTHESIS PROCESS at the same time and has
the root hair cells Teacher to explain the step the same light and water
topic) is not enough for by step process of conditions.
plants to carry out basic photosynthesis: - One plant is nitrogen
life activities. They - How do plants take in CO2 sufficient and the other
still need food. and water? is nitrogen deficient
Students to recall the - Plant absorbs light (students will not be
three raw materials they energy told the cause of such
need in order for - Light energy change to plants).
photosynthesis to occur. chemical energy Students to discuss among
Students to recall the - Chemical energy transform themselves what might have
products of CO2 and water to glucose. caused the plant to grow
photosynthesis. Then from glucose to in such a way even though
Students to memorise the starch. the plants have enough
definition and equation of - Oxygen is released. light and water.
photosynthesis.

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FACTORS AFFECTING RATE OF
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Students to be asked the
difference on the amount
of starch produced by LEAF STRUCTURE
plants during night, early
morning, midday and late
afternoon.
Students to conclude that
light affect the rate of
photosynthesis.
Teacher to explain that
temperature affect the
rate of photosynthesis:
- the higher the
temperature, the higher
the rate CLASSWORK
- there is optimum
temperature of 40OC
- Enzyme denatured beyond
optimum temperature
Students to discuss why Teacher to conclude the
photosynthesis is reason as due to having
important. not enough nitrogen.
Students to discuss the
effect of not having
Teacher to show the enough nitrogen in plants
transverse section of leaf by looking at the two
under the microscope and images.
explained the three types Teacher to explain the
of tissues and the cells importance of nitrogen-
involved, as well as their containing ions for
functions: protein synthesis
- Epidermis Learners to be asked on
- Mesophyll where to get nitrogen-
- Vascular bundle containing ions for
plants.
CLASSWORK

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Classwork Classwork
The two images of plants

..But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of Planners. (Al-Anfal:30)