Lesson Plan
Life Cycle of a Plant
From seed to flower, students will learn all about the life cycle of a plant in this science lesson. Your class will discover what living things need to grow, and learn the various stages of a plant’s life span, with new vocabulary words.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to recite and draw the life cycle of a plant. Students will be able to name the three things plants need to grow.
Introduction
(10 minutes)- Introduce the class to the topic of the lesson, the life cycle of a plant. Explain that the life cycle of most plants start with a seed, and then ends with a fully-grown plant.
- Engage students in a discussion about what they know about plants. Some great discussion questions include: What are some examples of plants we might see? Where do we see plants? What are some things that plants need in order to grow?
- Tell the class that plants need water, dirt, and sun in order to grow. Write these words on the board or flipchart.