Knowledge/Skill Building
🗺️ Plant & Place Model Demo
K-ESS3-1
K-PS3-1
Reflection
Essential Question
Teacher models how to create a simple picture map showing a plant in a sunny or shady place with arrows to water, soil, and sun. Students practice with mini whiteboards, drawing one plant in a specific location and adding at least two need symbols.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
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Grouping
Whole Class
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather students for a quick introduction on why plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow. Use gestures to mimic sun rays, rain, and planting seeds. (5 min) |
| 2 | Have students collect their mini whiteboards and gather around the 'plant journal' wall to discuss observations from their entries. (5 min) |
| 3 | Model how to draw a simple picture map of a plant in a sunny or shady place, using symbols for sun, water, and soil. (5 min) |
| 4 | Students practice drawing their own picture maps on mini whiteboards, including at least two need symbols for their plants. (10 min) |
| 5 | Facilitate a share-out session where students partner up to compare their picture maps, discussing the location and needs of their plants. (5 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Prepare and set up mini whiteboards and markers for each student.
- Develop visual aids that show symbols for sunlight, water, and soil.
- Create a 'plant journal' wall with students' daily observations available for reference.
- Organize spaces for students to gather and share their work comfortably.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to draw a picture map of a plant in a sunny or shady place using mini whiteboards. You should include symbols for sunlight, water, and soil. Look at your entries on the plant journal wall to help in considering what a plant needs. Try to draw these needs and show a plant's favorite spot.