2nd Term Week 7 Basic science Lesson Note: Plants (Part 2) – Types and Uses of Plants -primary 2

Week 7: Plants (Part 2) – Types and Uses of Plants

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Basic Science and Technology
• Class: Primary 2
• Term: Second Term, Week 7
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Real cotton ball, wooden block, medicinal leaves (e.g., neem/bitter leaf), vegetable samples, pictures of big trees vs. small shrubs.
• Textbook Guide: Turn to the "Types and Importance of Plants" section in the approved textbook.

Teacher's Note: Take the pupils on a short 10-minute guided plant walk around the school compound to observe trees, shrubs, and herbs in real life before writing notes.

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Distinguish between the three main types of plants (Trees, Shrubs, and Herbs).
2. Give examples of common plants in each category.
3. List five important uses of plants to human survival.

Presentation Steps

1. Introduction & Outdoor Walk: Lead pupils outdoors to observe plants. Point out a tall tree, a medium bush, and a tiny soft plant.
2. Types of Plants:
   • Trees: Big, tall plants with strong woody trunks (e.g., Mango tree, Iroko tree).
   • Shrubs: Medium-sized plants with many woody stems (e.g., Hibiscus, Rose bush).
   • Herbs: Small plants with soft green stems (e.g., Tomato plant, Spinach/Efo).
3. Uses of Plants: Explain that plants are essential for life:
   • Food: Fruits, vegetables, and grains.
   • Shelter: Timber wood for building roofs, doors, and chairs.
   • Clothing: Cotton plants provide thread for shirts.
   • Medicine: Leaves and roots used for healing illnesses.
   • Oxygen: Plants clean the air and give us fresh air to breathe.

📝 Short Board Note for Pupils

WEEK 7
TOPIC: PLANTS (PART 2) - TYPES AND USES OF PLANTS

1. Types of Plants:

• Trees: Big, tall plants with hard wood (Example: Mango tree).
• Shrubs: Medium plants with many stems (Example: Hibiscus).
• Herbs: Small plants with soft stems (Example: Tomato plant).

2. Uses of Plants:

• Food: Provides fruits, vegetables, and rice.
• Shelter: Wood is used to build houses and furniture.
• Clothing: Cotton plants are used to make clothes.
• Medicine: Used to treat sick people.
• Oxygen: Plants release fresh air for us to breathe.

Evaluation & Assessment

• What is the main difference between a tree and an herb?
• Which plant product is used to make the cotton shirt you wear?
• Name one plant used for food and one used for medicine.