Part of Lesson Plan: Perfect vs. Imperfect Flowers

Activity Overview / Details

Gather a variety of perfect and imperfect flowers. Carefully de-construct them, mix up all of the parts of every flower (from petals to stems and everything in between). Spread all of your different parts of flowers all over a counter or table top. You could even spread them out over a couple of tables or desks. Instruct students that they are to run around the room to the different tables where you have laid out the flower parts and attempt to gather all the parts to make a flower. Make sure students understand the flowers that you have selected and that they are trying to gather all the parts required to put a flower on your list back together (It is suggested to provide them pictures of the flowers you are using). You could post the pictures on the board or provide a power point. Provide students with floral tape and rubber bands for students to use in putting their flower parts back together. (gathering and putting flower together 4 minutes) Previous knowledge about basic flower anatomy such as anther, sepals, stamen, ovary are recommended. Once students have constructed their flowers ask them to identify the parts that they used to re-construct their flowers. Incorporate a pair share and have them share their flowers with a partner. Have the partner make a list of the parts in the other person's flower. Have students discuss in their pairs the differences between their flowers. To make sure this is a successful activity you will want to make sure that you pair a student with a perfect flower with a student who has an imperfect flower. If they put them together correctly (based on the pictures you provided) they will be able to list the parts and notice the difference between the two flowers. (Pair share - Approximately four minutes)