Unit Plan 1 (Topic 1) Term 2
Science: Grade 5
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Chapter 1- Flowers and Seeds
Learning Objectives
2.01 a. Examine and
describe the structure
of a flower
b. Observe that the
reproductive parts are
located in flowers
c. Observe that plants
produce flowers which
have male and female
organ
Suggested Activities and Skills
Success Criteria
Resources
Skill:
i. Collecting evidence from a variety of contexts
ii. Making relevant observations and comparisons
iii. Recording results in tables and charts
iv. identifying the structures of a flower and relate it to its functions
v. Making predictions about the scientific work
vi. Linking scientific knowledge to real life
vii. Designing a fair test
Sub-Topic: Structure of a Flower
Learning Activities:
Recall:
 Students can be asked to write parts of plants and their
Key vocabulary for
functions.
Word Wall:
KWL:
Sepals, petals, stamen,
 Students can be given KWL worksheet.
carpel, ovary, style,
ICT Integration:
stigma, filament,
 A ppt about the parts of flower can be shown.
anther, ovum, pollen
Practical Work:
grains, ovules
 Students can be handed over a flower and a magnifying glass in
pairs to observe each part simultaneously.
Field Trip:
 Students can be taken outside in the school lawn to observe
parts of flowers.
Group Work: Flower Dissection
 Students can be given flowers and dissection tools to dissect
and observe flower parts.
 Students can be instructed to begin their flower dissection by
starting a floral drawing (drawing sepals first)
Mapped Century
Nugget:
Flowers of Plants
[PS1.04]
PPT:
https://slideplayer.com/
slide/785498/
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recall parts of plants

identify the each part
of the flower

observe parts of flower

dissect the parts of
flower

draw a diagram of
flower

distinguish male and
female parts of flowers
Quizlet Resources:
https://quizlet.com/111
72357/flower-partsdefinitions-flash-cards/
( teacher should only
use relevant cards from
quizlet resource)
Structure of a Flower:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=jJ5K78_TIE
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Cross Curricular Link:
 Art: Drawing (sketch of a flower)
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted can be accessed here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students here
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Exploring science 5:
Page numbers: 22-23

accurately attempt the
worksheet
d. Define pollination
and describe its types
with examples
Sub-Topic: Pollination and its Types
Learning Activities:
Recall:
 Students can be asked to pick a cue card with the description to
e. Describe that flowers
guess parts of flowers.
are self-pollinated for
Role Play:
fertilization to take
 Students can be demonstrated pollination by a role play
place
(students as parts of the flower and pollinators, use of glitter as
pollen grains).
Key vocabulary for
ICT Integration:
Word Wall:
 A video about self and cross pollination can be shown.
Pollen grain, nectar,
Field Trip:
pollinator
 Students can be taken outside and asked to predict which
pollinators may visit the flowers by observing the
characteristics of the flower.
 Students may be asked to write down any observations about
characteristics of a flower (colors, smells, markings on petals,
shape e.t.c.
Worksheet answer keys
here
Mapped Century
Nugget:
Pollination and
Fertilisation [PS1.05]

relate parts of flowers
with their functions

understand the process
of pollination
Pollination:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=9dpsZOc1
describe the
b4M
relationship between
structures of flowers
and how they are
Quizlet Resources:
pollinated
https://quizlet.com/584
061376/pollinationdistinguish between
flash-cards/
self and cross
pollination
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Practical Work:
 Students can be given different types of flowers to identify
their mode of pollination; cross or self.
 Students can be given different types of flowers (rose flower
and grass flower) to identify the different pollinators
(insect/bees and wind) and relate flower shape and structure
with its mode of pollination.
Report Writing:
 Students can be asked to write a report on areas around the
school that would be appropriate to add more flora and fauna
to attract and support more pollinators year after year.
Cross Curricular Link:
 Literacy: Writing a report
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
assessed here
f. Define reproduction
and differentiate
between sexual and
asexual reproduction in
plants
Sub-Topic: Types of Reproduction in Plants
Learning Activities:
Brainstorming:
 Reproduction
Visual Prompt:
Key vocabulary for
 Few samples of flowering plants and non-flowering plants that
Word Wall:
are propagated asexually can be shown.
Pollination, asexual,
 Students can be asked to think about the importance of flowers
sexual, runner, creeper,
and how are plants more successful at reproduction than
animals?
Science: Grade 5
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

determine the type of
pollinators
relate the
characteristics of the
flower with the type of
pollinator
Nearpod Resource:
https://share.nearpod.c
om/e/EEvtpJKrcfb
Exploring Science 5:
Page numbers: 23
devise a report
Worksheet answer keys
here

accurately attempt the
worksheet

understand the
importance of flowers

compare different
types of flowers on
Sexual and Asexual
Reproduction in Plants:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=fcGDUcGjc
yk&t=189s
Quizlet Resource:
https://quizlet.com/566
097024/11-sexualreproduction-in-
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cutting, pollen grain,
ovum
Think-Pair-Share:
 Students can be asked to give some reasons why plants are
important?
Pro-Con Grid:
 Sexual and Asexual Reproduction.
Field Trip:
 Students can be taken to school lawn to make a comparison
among plants on their mode of reproduction. (grass and spider
plant as runners)
 Venn diagram comparison of flowers reproducing sexually and
asexually can be prepared by students.
Guest Speaker:
 School gardener can be asked to tell how plants develop
asexually.
Hands On:
 Students can be asked to plant few cuttings to be observed
how plants develop asexually.
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
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their mode of
reproduction
flowering-plants-flashcards/

differentiate between
sexual and asexual
reproduction

Exploring Science 5:
Page numbers: 23-25
Worksheet answer keys
here
experiment with plant
cuttings

accurately attempt the
worksheet
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
assessed here
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2.02 a. Describe seeds
are formed when
pollen from the male
organ fertilizes the
ovum (female organ)
b. Observe fruits and
seeds to compare
them and use the
results of fruits and
seeds to draw
conclusion
Key vocabulary for
Word Wall:
Pollination,
Fertilization, pollen,
pollen tube, ovary,
anther, stigma, ovum,
egg, seed, fruit
Sub-Topic: Types of Reproduction in Plants
Learning Activities:
Bingo with Related Vocabulary/Recall:
 Students can be asked to recall what each word on flash card
means. (Flash cards: ovary, anther, stigma, style, filament,
pistil, carpel, stamen, pollination, pollen grains)
ICT Integration:
 A video on fertilization in plants or any other resource can be
used. Students can be asked to draw the steps of pollination
and fertilization.
Real Life Examples:
 Students can be shown a fruit with a seed and elicited to ovary
and fertilized ovum.
ICT Integration:
 Students can be asked to make a ppt in groups on pollination
and fertilization.
 Each member of a group to create one slide illustrating and
explaining each step.
Cross Curricular Links:
 ICT: Making a ppt
 Art: Drawing the process of fertilization in plants.
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may develop worksheets depending on the needs of
the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
assessed here
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Mapped Century
Nugget:
Pollination and
Fertilisation [PS1.05]

identify the role of
each part of flower

understand the process
Fertilisation and the
of fertilization
Formation of Seed and
Fruit:
outline the process of
https://www.youtube.c
pollination and
fertilization by making om/watch?v=PidOBjeY6
MI
a diagram
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

plan and prepare the
ppt
accurately attempt the
worksheet
Quizlet Resource:
https://quizlet.com/gb/
558080692/biologyfertilization-inflowering-plants-flashcards/
Exploring Science 5:
Page numbers: 24
Worksheet answer keys
here
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Sub-Topic: Structure and Germination of Seed (Monocot/Dicot)
Learning Activities:
Recall:
 Review students understanding about the monocot and dicot
plants.
Key vocabulary for
ICT Integration:
Word Wall:
 A structure of seed video or any other resource can be used to
Testa, cotyledons,
develop the concept.
plumule, radicle, hilum,
 Also time lapse germination video can be shown to elicit the
micropyle, embryo
process.
Practical Work:
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c. Describe the
structure of a seed and
demonstrate its
germination.

Students can be asked to plan a germination activity. (graph
can also be made depending upon the conditions of
germination)
Poster Making:

recall monocots and
dicots seeds

understand that many
plants grow from seeds Bean Time Lapse
Germination:
understand process of https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=w77zPAtV
germination
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identify the parts of
Nearpod Resource:
seeds
https://share.nearpod.c
om/e/TIM9xHQTzfb
plan and execute a
germination activity
Quizlet Resource:
https://quizlet.com/510
454473/floweringplants-monocot-andaccurately attempt the dicot-flash-cards/
worksheet
Exploring Science 5:
Page numbers: 21
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Students can be given blank pieces of paper to depict the
process of growing a seed to a plant by drawing it.
 Posters can be displayed later for galley walk.
Cross Curricular Links:
 Math: Tabulating data and making graphs
 Art: Drawing (steps of seed germination)
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
accessed here
Structure of a Seed
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=Ilz9nkxUv
hQ
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
Worksheet answer keys
here
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d. Compare and
contrast the structure
and function of a chick
pea and Maize seed.
Key vocabulary for
Word Wall:
Testa, cotyledons,
plumule, radicle, hilum,
micropyle, embryo
Science: Grade 5
Sub-Topic: Structure and Germination of Seed (Monocot/Dicot)
Learning Activities:
Whole Class Activity:

Students can be handed over a variety of seeds to compare
and contrast their structures using magnifying glasses.
 Mystery bag can be used. Learners can be asked to pick a card
with part of seed written and label it on diagram at board.
Pro-Con Grid:
 Mono cot and Dicot seeds.
ICT Integration:

Students can be shown a video or any other resource for
comparison of dicot and monocot seed.
Practical Activity (Group Work):
 Seed dissection in groups/pairs can be done using chick pea
and maize seed.
 A graphic organizer can be used to present their work.
 They can be asked to draw the seed structure and also write
functions of various seed parts on chart to be presented to the
class, during gallery walk
Making a Seed Shelf:
 Students can be asked to bring other types of seeds in Ziploc
bags to create a seed display shelf in the classroom for
continued observations and develop class understanding about
different kinds of seeds.
Cross Curricular Links:
 ICT: Graphic Organizer
 Art: Making a Chart
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
accessed here
 make observations about
the characteristics of seeds
 identify the functions of
each part of seeds
 sort and categorize seeds
based on physical
characteristics
Seed Structure:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=sWRWZkcI
s4U&t=71s
Quiz:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=7gPd5ksJy
wI
 recognize and explain that
seeds help plants
reproduce
Quizlet Resource:
https://quizlet.com/gb/
573446966/structureof-a-seed-diagram/
 make a diagram of seed
structure
Worksheet answer keys
here
 accurately attempt the
worksheet
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e. Illustrate the
conditions necessary
for seed germination.
Science: Grade 5
Sub-Topic: Conditions Necessary for Seed Germination
Learning Activities:
Pair Work “How a Seed Sprout?”

Key vocabulary for
Word Wall:
Water, warmth, soil,
sunlight, temperature,
germinate
Students can be given a sheet with pictures of germination and
description of steps. (cut and paste)
ICT Integration:


A video about conditions necessary for germination or any
other resource can be shown to students.
Group Work:


Students can be given some seeds either radish, pea or chick
pea and encouraged to plan a fair test about conditions
necessary for germination.
 Follow up of activity can be taken after few days.
 Students can be asked to record their observations and
measure the height of plant.
Cross Curricular Link:
 Math: Measuring height of a plant
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
accessed here
outline the process of
germination
recognise the
conditions necessary
for germination

plan and conduct a fair
test on germination

record observations

accurately attempt the
worksheet
Conditions for
Germination:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=50wW1n4
t8VM
NearPod Resources:
https://share.nearpod.c
om/e/OWDGxa1Tzfb
Quizlet Resource:
https://quizlet.com/564
156648/conditions-andsteps-of-seedgermination-flashcards/
Exploring Science 5:
Page numbers: 20-21
Worksheet answer keys
here
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2.03 a. Explore how
seeds can be dispersed
in a variety of ways
b. Learn that the
structure of fruits and
seeds relates to how
they are dispersed
Key vocabulary for
Word Wall:
Wind, water,
explosion, animal
droppings, hooks,
dispersal, transfer,
fruit, dandelion,
sycamore, burdock
Science: Grade 5
Sub-Topic: Dispersal of Seeds
Learning Activities:
Rally Robin:
Mapped Century
Nugget:
Seeds and Seed
Dispersal [PS1.06]

Students can be asked to talk to a partner or small group
members to discuss ways they think seeds might be able to
travel.
 Their responses can be listed down and sorted into different
modes of dispersal.
ICT Integration:


identify the modes of
seed dispersal

relate the
characteristics of seeds
with mode of their
dispersal

A video about seed dispersal or any other resource can be
shown to students.
Group Work:

Students can be provided with a variety of seeds with different
characteristics to sort into methods of dispersal based on their
physical characteristics.
 They can be asked to make a seed spinner.
 A Velcro strip can be glued with a Ping-Pong ball to elicit the
attachment of seed with animal fur.
 “Big Book”: Each group can be asked to create one page
illustrating and explaining one method of seed dispersal with
examples.
Cross Curricular Links:
 Literacy: Developing a book on seed dispersal
 Design and Technology: Designing a seed
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
accessed here
recognize the
importance of seed
dispersal

model structures that
help in dispersal of
seed
Seed Dispersal:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=06sbmWA
zoys
How to make a Seed
Spinner:
https://schoolgardening
.rhs.org.uk/Resources/A
ctivity/Make-a-SeedSpinner
NearPod Resource:
https://share.nearpod.c
om/e/AIGzCrdfyfb

accurately attempt the
worksheet
Quizlet Resource:
https://quizlet.com/585
479314/seed-dispersalself-assessment-flashcards/
Worksheet answer keys
here
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c. Describe the life
cycle of flowering
plants including
pollination,
fertilization, seed
production, seed
dispersal and
germination
d: Identify plants that
reproduce in ways
other than seed
formation e.g.
strawberry runners or
grass etc
Sub-Topic: Stages of Plant Life Cycle
Learning Activities:
Recall:
 Students can be asked to recall the terminologies in plant life
cycle.
Visual Prompt:

define each step in
plant life cycle
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Page numbers: 18-19

summarize steps in life
cycle of a plant

differentiate processes
involved in plant life
cycle
Cut and paste:
https://www.education.
com/download/lessonplan/life-cycle-of-aplant/life-cycle-of-aplant.pdf

develop a poster on life Quizziz Resource:
cycle of flowering plant http://quizizz.com/admi
n/quiz/576aab08ff89df5
7501a2ee0
write a story on plant
life cycle

Pictures of strawberry runners and grass or money plant can
be shown to learners.
 They can be asked to identify the mode of reproduction and
also differentiate this with sexual reproduction.
Cut and Paste:
 Students can be asked to fill out the Life Cycle of a Plant
diagram in a cyclic manner, starting in the upper right.
Group work:

Key vocabulary for
Word Wall:
pollination,
fertilization, seed
production, seed
dispersal and
germination
Science: Grade 5
Students may be asked to develop a poster on life cycle of a
flowering plant OR
 They can be asked to develop a story of a seed with pictorial
illustrations.
Cross Curricular Links:
 Literacy: Developing a story
 Art: Designing a poster on life cycle of a plant
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
accessed here

NearPod Resources:
https://share.nearpod.c
om/e/d4HiQ0oxyfb

accurately attempt the
worksheets
https://share.nearpod.c
om/e/3Z9jVmHUzfb
Worksheet answer keys
here
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Unit Plan 1 (Topic 1) Term 2
Science: Grade 5
e. Relate the stages of
animal life cycle
Sub-Topic: Stages of Animal Life Cycle
Learning Activities:
Think-Pair-Share:
f. Define gestation time
 Students can be asked about how they are different from
babies and teenagers.
g. Compare gestation
 They can be asked how people at these stages look and
times of some animals
behave.
including humans
ICT Integration:
Key vocabulary for
Word Wall:
Gestation time,
pregnancy, life span,
babyhood, childhood,
teenager, adolescence,
adulthood, old age

A video about life cycle and its stages or any other resource
can be shown to students.
Whole Class Discussion: (Real Life Examples)
 Life cycle of a pet
 Comparison of gestation time of different animals
Group Work:
 Students in groups can be assigned one animal from the
Animal Life Cycle pages to make a chart on the relationship
between the series of events in the life cycle and their
gestation time.
Written Tasks/Worksheets:
 Worksheets or tasks to be attempted here
 Teachers may choose one or more worksheets depending on
the needs of the learners.
Student Handouts:
 Summary handouts/revision points for students can be
accessed here

differentiate between
stages of human life
cycle

know the meaning of
gestation time

understand that
gestation time is
different for different
animals

make a comparison
among gestation time
of different animals

accurately attempt the
worksheet
Butterfly Life Cycle:
https://www.generatio
ngenius.com/plant-andanimal-life-cycle-lessonfor-kids/
Human Life Cycle:
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=GyoxmUU
kXXk
Quizlet Resource:
https://quizlet.com/433
55727/5-stages-ofhuman-life-cycle-flashcards/
Exploring Science 5:
Page numbers: 26-28
Worksheet answer keys
here
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