Theme: Our Green Friends
Class: Grade II
Duration: 5 Days (35–40 mins each)
⭐ Day 1 – Introduction to Plants
Learning Objectives
- Students understand what plants are and why they are important.
- Students identify different types of plants.
Concepts
- Plants give us oxygen, food, shade, and medicines.
- Types of plants:
- Trees – big, tall, strong trunk (mango, neem)
- Shrubs – small, bushy plants (rose, hibiscus)
- Herbs – soft stems, small plants (mint, coriander)
Activities
- Plant Walk/Visual Tour: Show pictures of trees, shrubs, herbs.
- Sorting Activity: Students sort plants into the three categories.
Materials
- Flashcards or real plant pictures
- Chart paper
Assessment
- Ask: “Is mint a herb or a shrub?” “Which plant is very tall?”
⭐ Day 2 – Parts of a Plant
Learning Objectives
- Students identify the main parts of a plant.
Concepts
- Root – holds the plant and absorbs water
- Stem – supports the plant and carries water
- Leaves – make food
- Flowers – help the plant make seeds/fruit
- Fruit – contains seeds
Activities
- Draw and Label:
Students draw a plant and label: root, stem, leaf, flower. - Real Plant Observation:
Show a potted plant and point out its parts.
Materials
- Plant diagram
- Real plant or model
Assessment
- Label a given plant diagram.
⭐ Day 3 – Functions of Plant Parts
Learning Objectives
- Students learn what each plant part does.
Concepts
- Roots drink water.
- Stem carries water to leaves.
- Leaves make food using sunlight.
- Flowers grow into fruits.
Activities
- Matching Game:
- Root → absorbs water
- Leaf → makes food
- Flower → becomes fruit
- Leaf Printing Art:
Students apply paint on leaves and print on paper.
Materials
- Leaves of different shapes
- Poster colors
- Plant part flashcards
Assessment
- Oral: “Which part makes food?” “Which part drinks water?”
⭐ Day 4 – What Plants Need to Grow
Learning Objectives
- Students understand that plants need air, water, sunlight, and soil to grow.
Concepts
Plants need:
- Water
- Sunlight
- Air
- Soil
Activities
- Growing Seeds in Cotton:
- Give students cotton, a bowl, and moong/rajma seeds.
- Students place seeds in wet cotton and observe daily.
- Sunlight vs. No Sunlight Experiment (teacher demo):
Keep one plant in sunlight and one in a dark cupboard.
Materials
- Cotton
- Seeds
- Small cups/bowls
Assessment
- Ask: “What happens if a plant gets no sunlight?”
- Students list what plants need.
⭐ Day 5 – Review + Plant Activities
Learning Objectives
- Students revise plant parts, plant types, and plant needs.
Activities
- Plant Parts Puzzle:
Students assemble cut pieces of a plant diagram. - Flashcard Quiz:
Teacher shows parts → students name function. - My Favorite Plant Drawing:
Students draw their favorite plant and label parts.
Assessment (Final)
- Worksheet:
- Label plant parts
- Match plant part → function
- Identify plant type (tree/shrub/herb)
- Oral quiz: “What do plants need to grow?”
Homework
- Observe any plant at home and write 2 sentences about it.