Caso 1 - Introduction to the Concept

The goals of the first week (these are Grade 4 system-wide goals) are:

• Understand the essential things needed for plant growth.

• Work independently to nurture the growth of a living organism.

• Work cooperatively to begin the investigation of what plant care (care for living things) involves.

The objectives of the first week are for students to:

• demonstrate knowledge/recognition of the words related to seeds and plants.

• read to find answers to questions.

• describe and record observations.

• listen for answers and new information.

• describe how plants grow and what they need to grow.

• make hypothesis about lettuce and its growth (time, size, color, etc.)

There are four main concepts to this lesson:

• Plants are made up of different parts. Each part has a specific function. These parts can also help us to identify plants.

• Certain plant parts are edible. They are important food sources for both humans and animals.

• There are seven basic requirements that plants need in order to grow properly: temperature, light, water, air, nutrients, time, and room to grow.

• Plants can be grown both indoors and outdoors for food, shelter, clothing, medicine, energy, and pleasure.