Class 3

Lesson 3 – Parts of a Plant

Lesson Plan
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to -
• Students learn about the shoot and the root system.
• Students understand the parts of the shoot system.
• Students identify the types of roots and their functions.
• Students learn about the types of stems and their functions.
• Students understand the different parts of a leaf and their functions.
• Students identify the types of leaves.
• Students summarize about the flowers, fruits and seeds.
• Students classify about edible and non-edible seeds.
Launch Pad (Pg. No. 56)
Objective: To facilitate the students to recap their previous knowledge.
Teacher’s Tip: Encourage students to observe the picture of the plant and
name all the parts. Motivate the students to answer the following questions,
thus helping them to recap their previous knowledge.
Bloom’s Level: Remembering, Understanding, Applying and Analyzing.

Early Learning (Pg. No. 57)

Objective: To reinforce the previous knowledge of students.
Teacher’s Tip: Help students recollect their previous knowledge by explaining
different kinds of plants and uses of plants. Ask relevant questions that lead
to the information given in Early Learning to help the students recollect what
they have learnt in the previous grade about parts of a plant.
To make it effective, make sure to use the PPT.

Deep Dive (Pg. No. 57)

Objective: To ensure that students have the basic knowledge on the topic.
Teacher’s Tip: Encourage the students to observe the pictures and answer
the questions in Deep Dive giving chance to as many students as possible and
summarizing the information that students need to know. Ensure that in this
process, they develop curiosity to learn further.
To make it effective, make sure to use the Voice Over.
Bloom’s Level: Remembering, Understanding and Applying

Story Time (Pg. No. 58)

Objective: To introduce the concept of identifying which vegetables are roots,
stems, leaves, flowers and fruits.
Teacher’s Tip: Ask the students to listen to the story time carefully and
answer the following questions correctly.

Concept Intro (Pg. No. 58)

Objective: To introduce the concept that different parts of plants do different
activities.
Teacher’s Tip: Ask the students to mention the different parts of a plant.
Encourage the students to think, analyze and identify the different activities
carried out by the different parts of a plant
To make it effective, make sure to use the PPT.

Topic Tour (Pg. No. 58)

Objective: To make the students understand and get clarity on what they will
be learning in the lesson.
Teacher’s Tip: Mention the topics in the Topic Tour with clarity one after the
other to make the students understand what they will be learning in the
lesson.
To make it effective, make sure to use the PPT.
3. Different Parts of a Plant (Pg. No. 59)
Objective: To make the students know different parts of a plant.
Suggested Activity:
Bring a potted plant to the classroom. Explain to the students, that they can
see the plant above the soil. Ask the students, if that is the whole plant that
they can see or is there any other part of the plant that they cannot see.
Then, show them a picture/chart of a plant along with the shoot system
above the soil and root system below the soil.
• Explain to the students about the parts of the plant growing above the soil
is called the shoot system and ask them to identify the different parts of the
shoot system.
• Explain to the students about the part of the plant grows under the soil is
called the root system. Encourage them to discuss why the roots need to
grow under the soil.
Conclude with the different parts of a plant and their importance.
3.1 Roots and their Functions (Pg. No. 59)
Objective: To make the students understand roots and their functions.
Suggested Activity:
Draw a picture of a plant along with the roots on the board and ask the
students to observe its roots. Draw the pictures of taproot system and fibrous
root system on the board and ask the students to observe differences in both
the pictures. Explain to them the differences between the taproot and the
fibrous root system with relevant examples. Help them understand that a
taproot is a thick root with small roots branching out from it and a fibrous
root consists of a bunch of small, thin roots.
Bring a carrot/beetroot/radish with the shoot to the classroom and
encourage them to observe it and ask them if they can find root hairs on
them.
To make it effective, make sure to use the AV.
Info Finder (Pg. No. 60)
Ask students to gather information about banyan tree and hanging roots, and
ask them to consolidate the answers.
Info Corner (Pg. No. 60)
Ask relevant questions about deepest roots in the world and state the
interesting fact given in the info corner for acquiring additional information
on the topic.
Think Tank (Pg. No. 60)
Instruct the students to give one example for each of the following. This helps
students to quickly recollect what they have learnt and review the
understanding of concepts taught so far.
3.2 Stem and their Functions (Pg. No. 60)
Objective: To make the students understand stem and their functions.
Suggested Activity:
Ask the students, where does a stem grow – above the soil or below the soil?
Explain to the students that stems grow above the soil in most of the plants
and then give them information about the underground stems by showing
the pictures of potato, ginger, onion, turmeric etc.
Show the pictures of different types of stems to the students and explain to
them about soft and hard stems, and different colours (green and brown) of
stems. Give information about the trees with branches or without branches
by showing them the pictures of coconut and neem trees.
Show the students a picture of a money plant and encourage them to discuss
about its stem. Make them understand that stems of most of the plants are
erect but some stems need support to grow. Show them pictures of creepers
and explain the difference between the creeping stems and twisted stems.
Make them understand that, the stems of some plants like watermelon and
muskmelon creep on the surface of the soil to provide support to the fruits.
Bring a rose plant to the classroom and ask the students to describe its stem.
Explain to them about the characteristics of the stem of a rose plant.
Give information about the bark and show them pictures of bamboo plant
and mango tree to explain the difference between smooth and rough bark.
Ask the students to observe the barks of different trees in their surroundings.
Ask the students, how does the stem help a plant? Encourage them to think
and answer the following questions -
- What does the stem bear?
- What does the stem carry to different parts of the plant?
- Do plants store extra food in their stems?
Explain to the students the importance of the stem for a plant and give
information about its functions. Give examples of the stems that are eaten by
us.
Conclude about the different types of stems and their functions.
Info Finder (Pg. No. 61)
Ask students to gather information about stored food in onion and garlic, and
ask them to consolidate the answers.
Info Corner (Pg. No. 61)
Ask relevant questions about largest living single stem tree in the world and
state the interesting fact given in the info corner for acquiring additional
information on the topic.

3.3 Parts of a Leaf and their Functions (Pg. No. 62)

Objective: To make the students learn how does air become dirty.
Suggested Activity:
Ask the students to close their eyes and think about a plant or a tree. Then,
instruct them to open their eyes and ask them, what colour comes to their
mind when they think about a plant or a tree. – GREEN. Why is that so? What
part of a plant is green in colour? Explain them why most leaves are green in
colour.
Bring different types of leaves in the classroom and ask the students to
observe them. Explain to the students about the leaves of different sizes and
shapes with relevant examples. Bring curry leaves and mint leaves and
distribute them to the students. Ask them to smell those leaves and give
them information about the leaves that have fragrance. Encourage the
students to observe different types of leaves in their surroundings and talk
about it.
Get few leaves of hibiscus plant along with the stalks. Ask the students to
form a group of 4. Distribute one leaf to each group
Ask the students to observe the leaf and help them understand about the
different parts of a leaf. Once they have acquired the knowledge, say the
names of the different parts of a leaf and ask them to point them out on the
leaf.
Ask the students, who prepares food in their house, and where their
mother/father prepare food. Explain to them, similarly the leaves prepare
food for the plant and that is why they are called the kitchen of the plant.
Give them information about how plants make food and explain them the
importance of plants in our surroundings as they purify the air. Give them
information about the plants that store food in the leaves with relevant
examples.
Conclude with the different types of leaves, different parts of a leaf and
functions of the leaves
To make it effective, make sure to use the AV.
Think Tank (Pg. No. 63)
Instruct the students to fill in the blanks. This helps students to quickly
recollect what they have learnt and review the understanding of concepts
taught so far.
Info Finder (Pg. No. 63)
Ask students to gather information about the leaves that we use in our daily
life and ask them to consolidate the answers.
3.4 Flowers (Pg. No. 63)
Objective: To make the students understand the importance of flowers.
Suggested Activity:
Inform the students a day before to bring a flower to the class. Ask the
students to describe their flowers (colour, shape, size). Ask the students to
smell the flowers and tell whether it a pleasant smell. Explain to them how a
bud blooms into a flower and about the nectar that some flowers have. Give
them information about how flowers grow into fruits and the flowers of some
plants that we eat with relevant examples by showing pictures.
Conclude that flowers come in many shapes, sizes and colours. Some flowers
have nectar, flowers grow into fruits and we eat the flowers of some plants.

3.4 Fruits (Pg. No. 64)

Objective: To make the students understand importance of fruits.
Suggested Activity:
Ask the students to talk about their favourite fruits? Where do these fruits
grow? Explain to them the fruits grow from flowers. Show them the
flashcards of different fruits and ask them to describe those fruits according
to their colours, shapes and sizes. Give information about the fruits with one
and many seeds with relevant examples.
Conclude that, fruits come in different sizes, shapes and colours and they
protect the seeds inside them.

Info Finder (Pg. No. 64)

Ask students to gather information about the seedless varieties of fruits and
ask them to consolidate the answers.
3.5 Seeds (Pg. No. 65)
Objective: To make the students learn different types of seeds.
Suggested Activity:
Bring different seeds (few pulses, cereals, nuts and spices) in transparent
covers to the classroom. Pass the covers around and ask the students to
observe those seeds, and describe them according to their sizes, shapes and
colours. Explain to them about the edible and non-edible seeds with relevant
examples. Give them information about seeds used as cereals, pulses, nuts
and spices.
Explain to the students about the seeds from which we get oil by showing
them pictures. Give them information about the process of germination.

Conclude that, there are edible and non-edible seeds. A seed grows into a
plant through the process called germination. Each part of a plant has its own
function which enables it to live and grow.

Think Tank (Pg. No. 65)

Instruct the students to match the followin. This helps students to quickly
recollect what they have learnt and review the understanding of concepts
taught so far.

Words Vault (Pg. No. 66)

Objective: To help students learn the important terminologies in the lesson
and their meanings.
Teacher's Tip: Imply traditional method of learning i.e. oral drilling method.
First, teach the pronunciation, then the spelling and finally the meaning of
the word.
Motivate students to learn and memorize the pronunciation of these words,
their spellings and meanings to enhance their vocabulary. They can speak
more eloquently and it will also improve their writing skills.
To make it effective, make sure to use the AV.

Vocabulary (Pg. No. 69)

Objective: To help students learn the important words used in the lesson,
their pronunciation and meanings.
Teacher's Tip: Teacher’s should listen to the pronunciation of each word,
practice and then teach it in the class. Similarly, ask the students to record
their pronunciation and check.
This section enables students to learn important words, their pronunciation
and their meaning.
Motivate students to practice these words to enhance their vocabulary.
To make it effective, make sure to use the QR Code.

Wrap Up (Pg. No. 67)

Objective: To enable the students to summarize the main ideas and review
the key points of the lesson. It also gives students the opportunity to
conclude the lesson.
Teacher’s Tip: Ask a student to read the given points aloud. Then, randomly
ask questions from the given summary. Motivate students to read the given
points to reinforce the concepts of the lesson.
To make it effective, make sure to use the PPT.

Mind Web (Pg. No. 68)

Objective: To help students make connections between different topics,
facilitating a deeper understanding of the lesson.
Teacher's Tip: Conduct a class activity by writing all the topics and subtopics
on strips of paper and jumble them. Then, ask the students to arrange them
accordingly.
To make it effective, make sure to use the PPT.
Let’s Assess (Pg. No. 69, 70, 71, 72, 73)
Objective: To help students accurately assess their understanding of the
concepts through various types of questions based on Bloom’s taxonomy.
Teacher’s Tip: Teacher should discuss the exercises given, guide the students
and ask them to write the correct answers.
This is an individual activity to be held in the class. Teacher identifies where
students need to improve, thereby helping them to comprehend their
learning skills.
Inform students that these exercises help them to remember the concept for
future application.
Real Time Activity (Pg. No. 73)
Objective: To show that the stem conducts water to different parts of a plant.
Teacher's Tip: Teacher guide the students to conduct the experiment and
note down their observations. Evaluate using the rubrics.

Creative Zone (Pg. No. 74)

Objective: To help students draw a leaf and label its pats.
Teacher's Tip: Teacher encourages students to draw the diagram in their
book neatly, colour it and label it.
To make it effective, make sure to use the AV.

Revive (Pg. No. 74)

Objective: To help cultivate life skills among students that are completely in
contrast to the skills they would have acquired by studying the book. It is
essential for students to possess life skills that will greatly contribute towards
their intellectual social and emotional growth.
Teacher's Tip: Read out the content aloud and explain about the life skill
mentioned.
Discuss with the students, let them express their opinion and then
summarize the points.
View-Review (Pg. No. 75)
Objective: To help students to develop their observational and thinking skills.
This activity also encourages them to participate in discussions and share
their views and thoughts.
Teacher's Tip: Let the class be divided into two groups. One group will read
out the given questions. The other group will answer the given questions.
STEAM (Pg. No. 76)
Objective: To engage students in learning and enhance their logical thinking
skills.
Teacher's Tip: Let the class be divided into two groups and conduct ‘QUIZ’. It
should be an individual activity.
QUICK CHECK (Pg. No. 77)
Objective: To evaluate the content of knowledge students have gained after
studying a lesson. The fundamentally important questions in this section
strengthen the conceptual understanding of students. It also aids students in
quickly collecting the information by finding out the information.
Teacher's tip: Make the students complete the test within the time limit.
SKILL ENHANCER (Pg. No. 78, 79, 80)

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical ordering of cognitive skills that can help

teachers and students in the classroom.
Teacher’s Tip: Teacher should explain the way to do the different types of
objective questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. Observe the Clip and assign
the task as homework.
OLYMPIAD PRACTICE SHEET (Pg. No. 81)
Objective: To evaluate the students' understanding of the concepts learnt in
the lesson.
Teacher's Tip: Teacher should explain the questions to the students and
demonstrate the correct method to fill the OMR sheet with the help of the
instructions given.