Deliverable
🪴 Our Plant Persona Cards
K-ESS3-1
K-LS1-1
Reflection
Essential Question
Submission Required
In pairs, students create a simple “Plant Persona” card for their seedling (e.g., “Sammy the Sunflower”). They draw the plant in a place (sunny window or shaded garden) and add picture icons for water, sunlight, soil, and air. Teacher scribes a sentence frame: “My plant needs ___ because ___.”
Plan day
Day 5
Duration
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Grouping
Pair
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather round for a story about interesting plants. (5 min) |
| 2 | Explain the 'Plant Persona' task and show an example card. (5 min) |
| 3 | In pairs, choose a plant and create your 'Plant Persona' card with drawings. (10 min) |
| 4 | Add picture icons for water, sunlight, soil, and air to your card. (5 min) |
| 5 | Share your 'Plant Persona' cards with the class, explaining what your plant needs to survive. (5 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare a sample Plant Persona Card to show students.
- Gather and set out all drawing materials, including paper, crayons, and stickers.
- Prepare a chart of icons representing sunlight, water, soil, and air for student reference.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work in pairs to create a 'Plant Persona' card. You will pick a plant and give it a fun name. Then, draw your plant in a place it would like to live, adding picture icons for water, sunlight, soil, and air. Use crayons or stickers for your drawings. Finally, talk about what your plant needs to live, using your 'Plant Persona' card as a guide.