ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, LSK3701
Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 2025
Science and Technology in Foundation Phase
QUESTION 1
1.1. Inquiry-Based Learning Cycle: Teaching "Parts of a Plant" to Grade R
Learners
1. Engage: Start with a fun question like, "Have you ever seen a plant? What do
you think helps it grow?" Show them a real plant or pictures of different plants.
Let them share their thoughts and experiences. This gets their minds thinking.
2. Explore: Give learners parts of a plant to touch and look at – roots, stems,
leaves, and flowers. Let them investigate and talk about what they see. Ask
questions like, "What does this part feel like?" or "Where do you think this part
grows?"
3. Explain: Now help learners understand the parts. Use simple words to explain –
"The roots help the plant drink water, the stem holds the plant up," and so on.
Use posters, real plants, or simple drawings.
4. Elaborate: Let them make their own paper plant using coloured paper – they cut
out and label roots, stem, leaves, and flower. This helps them link the parts and
their functions in a creative way.
5. Evaluate: Ask questions like, "Which part helps the plant get sunlight?" or play a
matching game to test their understanding. You can also ask them to explain the
plant parts to a friend.