Three Objectives

Given the image of a plant, the student will be able to name the 4 main parts of a plant, and
identify the importance of each part providing at least 2 examples of the function of each plant
part.
Given the image of a food web, the student will be able to identify predator vs. prey
relationships, and construct food webs by correctly arranging at least 8 out of 10 organisms.
Given the stages of a plant life cycle, the student will be able to correctly rearrange the stages,
and compare and contrast the changes that occur in each stage by explaining at least 2
differences and similarities between any 2 given stages.

Response to Objectives
Objectives can be seen is the planning guide that allows an educator to indicate what it is
they are going to teach and ultimately what the student should get out of that lesson. It basically
delineates the skills or knowledge that should be imparted at the end of a given lesson and in this
way the educators teaching is guided and it is clear to the student what they are focusing on.
Objectives are beneficial for students because they are given a very clear cut explanation of what
is expected of them. It gives a student a clear guide of what is the most important concept that is
being learned in a particular lesson, which basically directs their studying. For teachers,
objectives are equally as important, because they provide a way for the teacher to examine an
observable indicator of comprehension in their students. It also helps keep a lesson focused on
the appropriate topic, but that doesnt mean that teachable moments cant occur within the
scope of a given lesson. They also help the teacher be able to communicate well with parents
and administrators what is it that they will be teaching their students in a clear and concise
manner. These are perhaps some of the major features that explain what an objective is and why
they are important to both students and educators.