1st Grade Apple Trees Lesson Plan Example

Topic: apple trees

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe the parts of an apple tree and list the products that can be made from the tree.

Materials

• Pictures of apple trees
• Apple tree cutouts or real apple tree branches
• Fruit roll-ups or fruit snack
• Paper bags or small paper boxes

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever eaten an apple.
• Ask them if they know where apples come from.
• Lead a discussion about how apples grow on apple trees.

Direct Instruction

• Show students pictures or real examples of apple trees and the parts of the tree.
• Discuss the different parts of the apple tree, including the trunk, branches, leaves, and apples.
• Explain that apples can be used to make juice, cider, and many other products.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs or small groups to label the parts of the apple tree on a blank tree diagram.
• Walk around to assist students as needed.

Independent Practice

• Provide students with materials to make an apple tree craft.
• Encourage students to use the blank tree diagram to correctly place the labeled parts on their craft.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson with students.
• Ask students to share something they learned about apple trees.

Assessment

• Observe students during the sorting activity to assess their understanding of the parts of an apple tree.
• Ask students to explain the purpose of each part of the tree during the guided practice activity.