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Plant Inquiry Project for 1st Grade

1. The document outlines a multi-day science lesson plan for 1st grade students on plants. 2. On day 1, students are introduced to the topic through a powerpoint on scientists, reading about plants, and making observations of lima bean plants. 3. On day 2, students make further observations of plant pictures, discuss noticings and questions, and choose a question to research. 4. Day 3 involves modeling how to conduct research to answer questions, such as using books, magazines, online sources, or experts.

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Plant Inquiry Project for 1st Grade

1. The document outlines a multi-day science lesson plan for 1st grade students on plants. 2. On day 1, students are introduced to the topic through a powerpoint on scientists, reading about plants, and making observations of lima bean plants. 3. On day 2, students make further observations of plant pictures, discuss noticings and questions, and choose a question to research. 4. Day 3 involves modeling how to conduct research to answer questions, such as using books, magazines, online sources, or experts.

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Introduction to Mini-lnquiry Proiects

-Sho* the power point presentation of scientists.

Scientist Presentation
-Big Book - National Geographic Read p.4-9
-Share Living Like a Scientist poster
-students record observations of their lima bean plants in their Plant Book. If time,
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- Read Me...lane or-'Man Fish to introduce research.


-Teacher models dsing padlet (with a downloaded photo as the background) or their
own chart paper noticings, student record their own noticings. Next, teacher
models own questions and reviews chart below. -Students record own wonders on
same chart paper. -With printed out pictures of plants, students will write down
noticings and wonders in small groups on chart paper. Pictures
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-0n a separate piece ofchart paper record all questions students have about plants.
Have them think about the pictures they looked at and the plants we have planted to
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pose more questions.
-Have students choose a question they want to research and have them write that
on a notecard
Guided Inquiry Topics:
Why do plants need roots?
What do plants need a stem?
What do plants need leaves?
What do some plants have flowers?
Life cycle of a plant
How do bees help flowers grow? [Pollen)

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VOay 4 - Model How to Find and Research a Question *Make Anchor Chart* i

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Read Me...]ane, or@Sbto start conversation about looking for an answer


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CHART: Getting Started
I have a question - now what?
Browse books
Check out magazines
Get online (watch videos; look at pictures; read articlesJ
Interview an expert
Talk - Talk to partners and friends
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