A UNIT ON MEASUREMENT.
Units of capacity/Measuring volume.
This page was developed by Mrs Ayotola Oronti.
Lesson plan 2 :
Which Plant Loses More Water?
{Units of capacity/measuring volume}
Time frame:
About 90 mins.
Image borrowed from Dave's Corner
Objectives:
Students will see the plant that loses more water.
Students will measure the volume of water in fluid ounces,cup,quart and so on.
Students will weigh plants and compare weights.
Students will identify some of the functions of the stem in a plant.
Materials:
2 kinds of nursery plants ,one for each student, 1 sealable plastic bag per child and measuring tools such as rulers,scales etc.
Procedure :
Have students revise the different tools and units of measuring weight and volume.
Design and perform an individual experiment in groups of 2 :---------
1] Have each child weigh his or her plant in ounces or pounds.
2] Put individual plant in plastic bag.
3] Put the whole bag outside in the sun for many hours.
Record your results on the student worksheet 2.
More on measurement click here or goback to lesson 1 and Student worksheet.