And light is what we do!!!
 Primary
school children between the ages of
7.
 The children would have a previous
knowledge that:
1. plants grow from seeds
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Awareness of the surrounding environment.
Scientific skills such as : observation,
prediction, recording.
Social skills: communication, problemsolving, collaboration.
Scientific literacy.
 Introduction:
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Go outside with the children – observe the
trees and plants and conditions needed for
growth. (paired work) Key questions
included.
Use a light table and leaf rubbings.
Photosynthesis Rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi60tQ
a8jfE&feature=youtu.be
 Method:
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experiment
4 samples of the same plant potted for
growth but placed in different conditions
1st: placed without light
2nd : placed without water
3rd: placed without air
4th: outside with sunlight, water and air.
Key question/prediction: which will grow
the best?
(plants placed for 2 weeks to see
observations)
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Conclusion:
Discuss and record results
Introduce the key word: photosynthesis
Drama illustrating photosynthesis.
 Discovery
learning
 Hands-on experience with scientific topics in
their own environment.
 Active learning.
 Materials
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needed:
Light table
Paper, crayons
Leaves
Computer - YouTube video
Potted plants
Worksheets, recording material.
PowerPoint of photos of plants and trees.
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children will be enabled to:
List the 3 main elements needed for
photosynthesis
Describe how plants grow.
Describe the process of photosynthesis in
their own words.
Learn the rap!!!!!
 Drama
on photosynthesis.
 Group quiz.
 Contribution to whole class discussion.
 Completion of worksheet.
 Draw a picture showing elements needed for
photosynthesis.