Deliverable
📝 Plant Interview Notes & Drawings
K-ESS2-2
K-LS1-1
Community Partners
Essential Question
Submission Required
Students create a simple interview record sheet with drawings of one tool they saw and one action people take to help plants. The teacher scribes student statements using the frame: “People help plants by ___ because ___.” Students share with a partner and add one new idea they heard.
Plan day
Day 2
Duration
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Grouping
Individual
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Gather students and explain the task. Talk briefly about the interview they did and what the high school buddies shared about how they help plants grow. (5 min) |
| 2 | Observation & Drawing: Each student looks closely at a plant sample and draws their favorite tool or action from the interview that helps plants. (10 min) |
| 3 | Note-taking: Teacher assists children by scribing their thoughts using the frame: 'People help plants by ___ because ___', capturing student observations. (5 min) |
| 4 | Sharing: Pair students up to discuss their drawings and listen to one new idea from their partner. (5 min) |
| 5 | Movement Break: Lead a quick stretch or dance to refresh and refocus students. (5 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Arrange plant samples on each table and gather drawing materials like paper, crayons, and pencils. Have interview notes accessible for reference.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to draw a picture of a tool or action you saw in the interview that helps plants. Think about what your high school buddy said about plants. After drawing, share your picture with a partner and learn one new idea from them.