SCIENCE AND HEALTH V

44. Date: ____________

I.

OBJECTIVE:
Observe what happens to plants that grow in the absence of any of the factors needed for
photosynthesis;
Values:

Helpfulness and cleanliness

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

Plant Needs
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
Variables are conditions in an experiment that can be manipulated.
Variables can either be controlled or experimented.
Plants need air, water and sunlight in order to grow.
B. Processes:
Manipulating and identifying
C. Materials:
Potted plants of the same age, height and state of health, 10 mongo seedlings, water
References:
Module V - S. A. Villegas
Into the Future S/H p. 51-52
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preparatory Activity:
Let them examine the underside part of the leaves.
Ask them to identify the tiny holes or openings on the surface of the leaves using a
magnifying lens.
Introduce the word stomata.
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation
What will happen to plants if certain materials block the stomata?
2. Presentation/Activity
Let the pupils work by groups on the Activity 3.1 Stomata, Activity 3.2 Water, and
Activity 3.3 Chlorophyll.
Ask them to identify the variables used in the experiment. Let them differentiate the
controlled variables from the experimental variable.
Point out that controlled variables are those that are manipulated to make the conditions
constant or similar for all the potted plants used in the experiment.
Those that are manipulated in order to determine the effect of a variable in an
experiment is called experimental variables.
3. Concept Formation
What do plants need in order to 9 row and make their own food?

Discuss the findings of each group in class.

What are variables?
IV. EVALUATION:
1. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why are stomata necessary in green plants?
a. Because this is where the exchange of gases between the plant and the environment occurs.
a. Because it is the organ for getting water.
b. Because they make plants more attractive.
b. Both a & b.
2. What gas in the air is needed by plants in order to grow?
a oxygen
b. carbon dioxide
c. helium
d. argon
V. ASSIGNMENT:
Enumerate the different requirements for a plant to grow healthy.