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Life Science: “A Plant’s Secret Weapon”

5th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
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Quick Facts

Subject: Science, Life Science

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • Support an argument that plants get materials they need from air and water.

Materials Needed:

  • paper/pencil
  • cup, soil, glass jars, seeds, and water

Printable Resources:

  • Optional Student Resources:
    • “Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
    • “What Plants Need?” (1 copy per student)
    • “Reading Comprehension: Plant Story Questions” sheet (1 copy per student)
  • Optional Teacher Resources:
    • “Plants Diagram” (1 copy for display)

CCSS: NGSS.L.S.1.1, CCSS RI.5.1, CCSS 5.MD.A.1, CCSS W.5.1

File Type: PDF

Lesson Plan Description

In this 1 hour 5th Grade Life Science Lesson, your students will learn If plants only need air and water for survival?

Develop a thoughtful response to the essential question“What functions enable an organism to survive?”

Lesson includes video segments and experiments.

*This lesson includes optional cross curricular extension activities relating to ELA and math.