Plants & Animals

By: Charelene Gonzalez-Perez

Shanequa Jennings

Quviala Akhtar

Maria Del Valle

Table of Contents

Lesson #

Title of Lesson

Lead Author(& Co-Authors)

Page Number

1

Life Cycle of Plants and Animals

Shanequa Jennings 5-12

2

Plants and Animals Ecosystem

Maria Del Valle 13-19

3

Inheritance & Variation of Traits

Charlene Gonzalez -Perez & Quvial Akhtar

20-26

4

The Needs of Plants

Charlene Gonzalez 27-33

5

The Need of Animals

Shanequa Jennings & Maria Del Valle

34-40

6

Roles of Plants and Animals

Quvial Akhtar 41-47

Rational

Our MST unit covers the topic Plants and Animals for 2nd grade that follows the New York City Science Scope and Sequence. We chose to align our unit because New York City Science Scope and Sequence covers age appropriate, targeted skills and objectives.

The lessons includes tasks that are effectively based on Bloom Taxonomy and Gardener’s multiple intelligence. Differentiated instruction will be applied to each of our lessons by including 2.0 tool, graphic organizers, scavenger hunts, hand-on activities and field trips.

MST Unit Overview: Plants and Animals

Lesson 1: Life Cycle of Plants and Animals

Additives: video, you

tube, graphic organizer

Lesson 2: Plants and Animals

Ecosystem

Additives: scavenger hunt, interactive site, pictures, graphic organizer, web

2.0

Lesson 3: Inheritance

and Variation

Additives: Interactive

site, line graph and chart

Lesson 4:The Needs of

Plants

Additives: you tube, graphic

organizer, hands-on activity

Lesson 5: The Needs of

Animals

Additives: youtube, graphic

organizer

Lesson 6: Roles of

Plants and Animals

Additives: graphic

organizers

Lesson 1: Life Cycle of Plants and Animals

Behavioral Objective

1. To identify that the life cycle of plants is different from the life cycle of animals.

2. To demonstrate their understanding by compare and contrast what plants and animals need to survive.

Educational Theory

Bloom Taxonomy: Comprehension, Knowledge, and Application.

Gardner Multiple Intelligence: Visual/Spatial, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal

Lesson Summary

Motivational Activity

Students will be inform that they will observe the different changes of tadpole and plant. Student could turn and talk and discuss what they observed about the tadpole and plant. Students will be asked what they think tadpole and plant need to grow. Students will be given books to explore plants and animals life cycle.

Procedure 1. After introducing the lesson,

students will watch a video of the life cycle. 

2. Students will watch another video clip of a plant. Students will complete another set of the questions on a worksheet provided about the plants life cycle.

3. After reading the books students will complete a venn diagram comparing and contrasting the life cycles of animals and plants.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqnYYI2Uq8

Assessment Rubric

Target 3

Satisfactory 2

Unsatisfactory 1

Student Performance

Behavioral Objective #1 Identify the difference between animal and plant life cycle. Behavioral Objective #2

Students demonstrated proficient in understanding the different life cycles.

Students needed some assistance in understanding the different life cycles.

Students needed ample amount of support demonstrating understanding of the different life cycles.

Compare and Contrast using Venn diagrams.

Students successfully use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the two life cycles.

Students mostly use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the two life cycles.

Students were able to somewhat use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the two lifecycles.

Sample Student Work

Animal Life Cycle Worksheet

1. Where do the female frogs lay their eggs?

Female frogs lay their eggs in the water.

2. What is the first the thing to sprout on the tadpole? 

The first thing to sprout on the tadpole is their legs.

3. How do tadpoles survive and grow into a frog? 

Tadpoles survive by eating the yolk of the egg and plants.

 

Plant Life Cycle Worksheet

1. How do the life cycle of a plant begin?

 The life cycle of a plant begins with a seed.

2. What needs to happen in order for germination to occur?

In order for germination to occur, the seed needs light, warmth, water and mineral. Germination will not occur without all these things.

3. What to plants need to survive?

Plants need sunlight, nutrients, water and air to survive.  

Sample Student Work Cont.

Lesson 2: Plants and Animals Ecosystem

Behavioral Objectives

1. To become aware of features that help plants and animals thrive in different habitats/biomes.

2. To compare the basic needs of common plants and animals in different biomes.

Educational Theory

Bloom Taxonomy: Comprehension, Knowledge, and Analysis

 

Gardner Multiple Intelligences: Visual/Spatial, Intrapersonal and Bodily/Kinesthetic

Lesson Summary

Motivational Activity

1. On chart paper, list the following plants and animals.

2. Ask the students to think about what types of habitats these animals live in. Students will have 30 seconds to think about it, and then “Turn and Talk” with their reassigned partner.

3. After 1 minute, students will raise their hands and list what types of habitats they think these animals live in.

Procedure

1. Watch the Brain Pop Video Called “Land Biome” then read the book “What is a Biome” out loud to the class. Ask the student to choose their favorite animal and draw a picture of that animal’s habitat on their dry erase board.

2. On the smart board, go to the website http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/.  

3. Using this website as a resource, model how to research information on Savanah’s.  

4. As a class, fill out the graphic organizer on Savannah’s on the smartboard.  

Assessment Rubric

Sample Student Work

Ecosystem:Savanna

Rolling Grassland with

trees and shrubs

Large herds of grazing animals

such as wildebeest,

giraffe, and impala

Largest Savanna is located on the

continent of Africa.

 

Rainy and Dry Seasons

Lesson 3: Inheritance & Variation of Traits

Behavioral Objectives

1. To describe the diversity of forms in the plant and animal kingdoms.

2. To observe and collect data with pictures, numbers, and words.

3. To incorporate the field trip observations in classroom discussion and assignment.

Educational Theory

Blooms Taxonomy: Knowledge, Application, Comprehension, and Analysis

Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences: Visual/Spatial, Interpersonal and Logical/Mathematical

Lesson Summary

Motivational Activity

Students have previously studied the life cycle and the ecosystem of plants and animals. I will begin by reading a book called, Inheritance and Reproduction, by Jen Green. They will also go on a class trip to the Museum of Natural History to observe the diversity of forms in plants and animals.

Procedure

1. They will be introduced to this lesson by being posed a questions using prior knowledge. “What similarities do you and your parents and/or siblings share?” Have students turn and talk to their partners to share their responses.

2. Afterwards, students will be introduced to a website that clearly introduces and explains the inherited characteristics of plants and animals. This website has videos and visual graphics that helps all learners understand the topic. This video will be shown on the smart board. http://mrfedsscienceclass.weebly.com/inherited-and-adapted-characteristics.html.

3. Students will be paired up with a partner to discuss the information presented in the video. They will take notes in their science journals.

Assessment Rubric

Sample Student Work

Lesson 4: The Needs of Plants

Behavioral Objective

1. To identify and explain the needs and process of plant growth using the vocabulary associated with the structures, needs, and habitats of plants.

2. To participate and work collaboratively with their classmates during active engagement.

3. To organize and communicate observations through drawing and writing.

Educational Theory

Blooms Taxonomy: Comprehension, Knowledge, and Analysis

Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences: Visual/Spatial, Intrapersonal, Linguistic and Bodily/Kinesthetic

Lesson Summary

Motivational Activity

Students will be introduced to a plant and a flower. This will be our class plant and flower. Students will be assigned to take care of the plant on a daily bases. They will be introduced to how plants/flowers grow and what they need to grow.

Procedure 1. The lesson will begin with a

book about plant growth, How do Plants Grow? by Julie K. Lundgren.

2. Explain to the students what is Photosynthesis- is a process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy. (Pearson) Show them a photo of the photosynthesis process.

3. Explain the process to the students while the photo is posted on the SmartBoard.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqnYYI2Uq8

Assessment Rubric Behavioral Objectives (3) (2) (1)

Identify and explain the needs and process of

plant growth using the vocabulary associated

with the structures, needs, and habitats of

plants.

Identified and explained the needs and the

process of plant growth using the vocabulary associated with the

lesson.

Identified but failed to explain the needs of

plant growth using few vocabulary associated

with the lesson.

Identified some of the plants parts and failed to

explain the needs and process of plants growth.

Did not use any of the vocabulary associated

with the lesson.

Participate and work collaboratively with

their classmates during active engagement.

Worked well collaborating with classmates. Shared

ideas, gave feedback and assisted others during active engagement.

Worked ok with classmates. Had some

difficulty but was able to participate during active

engagement

Did not work well collaborating with

classmates.

Organize and communicate

observations through drawing and writing.

Well organized and communicated their observations clearly through drawing and

writing in their science journals.

Somewhat organized and/or communicated

very little on their observations through

drawing and writing in their science journal.

Was not organized, and communicated very little

information on their observations through

drawing and writing in their science journal.

Sample Student Work

Lesson 5: The Needs of Animals

Behavioral Objective

1. To explain that most living things need air, food, water, and shelter.

2. To identify the ways in which an animal’s habitat supports its basic needs.

3. To observe the characteristics and behaviors of animals.

Educational Theory

Bloom Taxonomy: Comprehension, Knowledge, and Analysis

Gardner Multiple Intelligence: Visual/Spatial, Intrapersonal, Linguistic and Bodily/Kinesthetic

Lesson Summary

Motivational Activity

Students will be introduced this lesson by watching a video clip of animals basic needs to survive. After the video clip, student will turn & talk with a partner and discuss how animal needs are similar to other living organisms needs. Then I will tell students to imagine that they have to live all alone on a deserted island for one month. Then ask students to think about what they would need in order to stay alive.

Procedure

1. Students will be placed into groups of four and each group will be given a set of survival cards. Explain to students that these cards have pictures of things they can bring with them to the island. Have each group examine the cards and sort them into things they need and things they don’t need. Allow each group to share which items they put in their “need” pile and explain why they selected those items.

2. Students will also draw a picture where their animals live and to write one or more sentences that describe where the animal lives, explain how their habitat supports their basic needs, and describe special features their animals have in order to help them live in these places in a graphic organizer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe9kSlVeEIM

Assessment Rubric

Sample Student Work

GiraffesHabitat

Giraffes live in dry open areas.

  These areas are called savannas.

 

Giraffes need tall trees to eat

from.  

.

Lesson 6: Roles of Plants and Animals

Behavioral Objective

1. To demonstrates comprehension of the roles of plants and animals

2. To apply the knowledge gained about animals and plants and are able to articulate their findings through presentation.

Educational Theory

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension, knowledge, and Application

Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences: Visual/Spatial, Linguistic, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal

Lesson Summary Motivational Activity Today we will understand the roles of animals and planets. I will ask the children a question as the hook: What are some roles of plants and animals?

Procedure

5. Review the guided questions below with the class. Show the video once again and have them answer the questions in their journals with their partner.(approximately 7 minutes)

6. Allow students to share their answers.(approximately 2 minutes)

7. Students will work with their partner and fill out the Venn diagram worksheet.(approximately 5 minutes)

8. Students will share their work with the rest of the class.( approximately 5 minutes)

9. Each group receives a poster board and some markers and crayons. They are asked to be creative. They will draw and write what they have learned from this unit of plants and animals. Their work will be collected, graded and posted in the classroom board. Students are allowed to use classroom iPads to further their research(15 minutes)

10. Each group will present to the rest of the class what they have learned. (Approximately 10 minutes.)

1. Allow students to answer the motivation question. (approximately 2 minutes) 2. Let them watch the National Geographic video on plants and animals (approximately 4 minutes)3. Discuss the video as it pertains to the roles of plants and animals (2 minutes)4. Have students work with a partner and write in their journals what they have learned thus far. (approximately 3 minutes)

Assessment Rubric BehavioralObjectives

3-Target 2-Satisfactory 1-Unsatisfactory

Student(s) demonstrates comprehension of the roles of plants and animals.

Students demonstrate their understanding of the relationship and roles of plants and animals.

Students show basic comprehension of the relationship and roles of animals and plants.

Students do not demonstrate understand of the relationship and roles of animals and plants.

Student(s) is able to apply the knowledge gained about animals and plants and is able to articulate their findings on the poster board and presentation

Students meets expectations in show their understanding in their work and presentation.

Students show basic understating in their presentation and their work reflects that.

Students show no comprehension in their work or in presentation.

Sample Student Work