Primary Science: Germination
Primary Science worksheets on the topic of germination designed for Primary School students. A basic passage with questions at the end to answer, testing the students comprehension levels.
Germination is the process by which a plant grows from a seed. Everything that lives on earth has a life cycle. Plants start their lives as tiny seeds.
Inside every seed there is an embryo, which is a tiny plant, and the endosperm, which are small leaves which feed the embryo.
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Basic Tips
When teaching a new concept to a student, make it as visual as possible. Concepts become more comprehensible. A standard lesson should follow this basic structure:
- Introduction: gather what knowledge the students have on the topic. Assess and evaluate your level to base how much assistance they require throughout the lesson
- Concept: teaching the actual topic of the lesson. Highlight the difficulty the students are having and apply the appropriate action. For example, if they do not understand the meaning of a word, get them to highlight it for further studying in the future.
- Evaluation: conclude the lesson by getting the students to feedback what you have taught. Ensure they comprehend the topic and know the main points.
Build the confidence level of students through active participation. Encourage projects for them to do what they have learnt into practical use. The more engaging the lesson is, the better the result.
Project Ideas
Projects are a great way to showcase the knowledge students have gained through the lesson. It is a challenge for them and it allows them to be creative. Set an easy task for students to complete but gives them the freedom to expand it. Projects can be done independently or in groups. Teachers have the opportunity to enhance other key skills like social when assigning projects.
Students can do the following project ideas:
- Grow a plant from scratch
- Compare different kinds of seeds
- Germination with/without sunlight/water
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