Parts of a plant and their functions

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2. HOME Menu • Introduction • Task • Process • Evaluation • Conclusion • Credits • Teacher

3. HOME menu • Introduction • Learners • Standards • Process • Resources • Students’ Page

4. Exit Teacher Introduction • I am a teacher from a high school. This web quest was designed to sensitize students from the seven grade about six parts of a plant and their functions. This is a fun filled activity because students will get the opportunity to draw the different parts of the plant in their groups and research on the functions as well as to present their wonderful art pieces. At the conclusion, students will understand that a plant has different parts and that each part has its functions. Menu

5. Exit Learner • This website is used for seven graders. This is one activity that will help students to learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions. Menu

6. Standard Exit • The students will do science by engaging in partial enquiries that are within their developmental capabilities. Menu

7. Exit Process • Introduce the lesson by explaining to students that they will be going to the computer room to complete various activities in relation to a plant. • Show students a plant for them to identify and tell what it is. • Engage students in a brainstorming activity to find out what they know about a plant. • Instruct students to name the different parts of a plant, then write them on chalkboard. Menu continue

8. Exit Process continued • Place students in six groups namely; a) the stems b) the roots c) the leaves d ) the flowers e) seeds f) fruits. • Each group will observe the plant shown by teacher. • Explain to students how to use the web quest including going from introduction, task, process and conclusion. • Explain how to click on the links and complete the activities. Menu Continue

9. Exit • Each group will click on their part of a plant to find out more about their part and function . Then, write a paragraph about their findings. Each group will draw a picture of their part on cartridge paper then colour. • As a whole class activity, teacher will allow a representative from each group to put their parts together to make one plant. Teacher will observe to see if they are in their correct places. • Then each group will go to the completed plant and point on their part and tell the function. Menu Previous

10. Exit Resources • Cartridge paper • Pencil • Plain papers • Crayon • Internet • Glue • Scissors Menu

11. Exit Student page • Introduction This web quest is for students in grade seven. It will help you to learn about the different parts of a plant and their function. Back to menu Continue

12. Previous Continue • Guess where you are? You are in Snow White’s garden. Your job is to pick a plant of your choice, identify the name of each part and find out about their functions.

13. Exit • Be extra careful of the wicked queen, she might just be passing by. You will learn about the stems, roots , leaves, fruits, seeds and flowers. • O.K, lets get going. Back to menu

14. Exit Task • Your goal is to silently and quickly pick a plant from snow whites garden, study the six parts and find out the functions. Then, report to your friends about your fun adventure. • You are required to use the website to learn about the stems, the root, leaves, seeds, fruits and flowers. • You are also required to draw and present your part of the plant and tell the function. Back to menu

15. Exit Process • Lets go! Time to begin your fun adventure. Be very careful. Quickly choose a plant from snow whites garden and name the different parts. Once you are placed in your six groups, namely stems, roots, leaves ,flowers, fruits , and seeds, draw a picture of your part and colour. In groups you will research the part of the plant that is assigned to your group. Back to menu Continue

16. Process continued Exit • Based on what you find out in the research, write a short paragraph about the part assign to your group and its function. • Listed below are some websites for you to refer to for information about your part of a plant and its function. Previous Continue

17. Exit • Click on website of your group name to begin your fun research. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2e.html Fruit Stem http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2b.html http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2a.html Root http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2c.html Leaves Flowers http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2d.html http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case3/c3m1.html Seeds Previous Continue

18. Exit Choose one person from each group to put all their parts of the plant together on the chart on the chalkboard. Then another person from each group will point on their part of the plant and tell the name and function. Back to menu

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20. Exit Conclusion • Congratulations! You have accomplished your goal and the adventure is now finish. Your friends are excited about the new information and we thank you for your hard work. By completing this task, you have used Science, Reading, Art and Writing Skills. You have also learnt about six parts of a plant and their functions. Back to menu

21. Exit Credits We used the following website to create this web quest and for students to obtain their information. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2b.html http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case3/c3m1.html http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2a.html http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2e.html http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2c.html htthttp://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case3/c3m1.html Back to menu