Ciencias de la vida para principiantes: todo sobre plantas y flores

5 minutes- This will be spent building background knowledge and discussing what learners already know about flowers and plants. 

10-15 minutes- I will read and discuss the story "Seed to Plant".  I will stop frequently to discuss what we've read, point out details from pictures, explain why and how pictures are labeled certain ways, discuss key vocabulary and allow time for learners to share their own thoughts about what we've read.  I will also interject my own knowledge about plants, flowers, gardening and farming.

- Throughout the lesson, students will have the opportunity to draw and/or write what they are learning about.

5  minutes- After the story is over, I will summarize what was learned about the life cycle of a flowers/plants and what was learned about all types of flowers and plants.

5 minutes- I will wrap up the lesson by asking and answering questions about was learned about flowers and plants.  Time will also be allotted for learners to share something new that they learned about flowers and plants.  Learners will also have to opportunity to share their drawings/writing. 

* Follow up activities will be shared with all learners at the end of the class to help enhance their learning and understanding of plants and flowers.

*This class will be taught regardless of the number of learners that have enrolled.  Time may be adjusted for classes with a smaller number of students.