SCIENCE CURRICULUM
GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GRADE 2
Foundational Lesson # 3 – Studying the adult plant
Time: 2 – 3 30 minute lessons
Connecticut State Content Grade Level Concepts and Expectations:
GLE 1 Use senses and simple tools to observe and describe the roots, stems, leaves, flowers and
seeds of various plants (including trees, vegetables and grass.)
GLE 2 Use magnifiers to observe and diagram the parts of a flower.
GLE 3 Describe the functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers and seeds in completing a plant’s
life cycle.
GLE 4 Record observations and make conclusions about the sequence of stages in a flowering
plant’s life cycle.
GLC 2.2.5 A plant’s seed will grow into a new plant that resembles but is not identical to the
parent plant or to other new plants. For example, marigold plants produce marigold seeds that
grow into new marigold plants. Individual marigolds, however, vary in height, number of
leaves, etc.
GLC 2.2.6 Seedlings are young plants that produce the structures that will be needed by the plant
to survive in its environment: Roots and leaves begin to grow and take in nutrients, water and air;
and the stem starts to grow towards sunlight.
GLC 2.2.7 Adult plants form more leaves that help the plant collect sunlight and air to make its
food. They produce flowers that are the structures responsible for reproduction.
GLC 2.2.8 Flowers have structures that produce pollen, attract pollinators and produce seeds that
can grow into new plants. Some flowers have structures that develop into fruits, berries or nuts
that contain the seeds that can grow into new plants.
Connecticut State Inquiry Standards:
A INQ 1 Make observations and ask questions about objects, organisms and the environment.
A INQ 2 Use senses and simple measuring tools to collect data.
A INQ 4 Read, write, listen and speak about observations of the natural world.
A INQ 6 Present information in words and drawings.
A INQ 7 Use standard tools to measure and describe physical properties such as weight, length
and temperature.
Learner Background:
Teacher Background:
You may want to use a “class” plant as a demo for your observations, and for students whose
plants have not grown.
Student Learning Objective(s):
Students will diagram a flower.
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SCIENCE CURRICULUM
GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GRADE 2
Assessment:
Science notebooks – diagram of a plant including flower
Materials / Resources:
Science notebooks
Hand lens
Suggested Learning Activities:
Students use one of the adult plants that has grown in the classroom over the past 2 – 3 weeks (or
a purchased plant with flower).
OR
Take students outside for a nature walk. Students choose a flower to observe and diagram in their
science notebooks.
Students describe the job of different parts of the plant.
Differentiation Suggestions:
Provide black and white outline for students to complete diagram.
Partner students together.
Extension:
Encourage students to identify purpose of the adult plant (eg. food source).
Support:
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