This WebQuest aims to teach students to identify, name, and describe the different parts of a flower! Students will use these basics for floral identification and floral design principles.
The task of this subject will consist of students making a flower model and being able to identify the parts we discussed in class correctly. They will create a flower model themselves and must be able to label parts correctly.
Technology Required:
- Internet Access
- Computer
Day 1:
- We will watch this informative video about parts of a flower. Students will be given a labeling worksheet to follow along with the video and a note section to add any necessary information.
- When we finish, I will reiterate what we just watched with a model on the whiteboard and a class discussion to ensure everyone understands.
Use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZdbJFmEFtY
Day 2:
- Each student will need to bring one small container of playdough.
- Students will do research for the type of flower they want to shape and start the beginning stages.
Use the following link for research: https://www.1800flowers.com/blog/flower-facts/flower-types/
Use the following link for example: https://i2.wp.com/abcsofliteracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-05-31-13.10.15-1-scaled.jpg
Day 3:
-Continue creating
-The following should be labeled: sepals, petals, filament, anthers, stamen, stigma, style, ovary, carpel, and stem.
Day 4:
- Presentation Day! Students must present their model to me and correctly identify the part and function.
Questions:
Why is it important to know the parts of a flower?
What was something new you learned about flowers you didn't know before?
Standards:
F11.0 Understand basic floral design principles.
F11.1 Demonstrate the use of plant materials and tools.
F11.2 Apply basic design principles to products and designs.
F11.3 Handle, prepare and arrange cut flowers appropriately.
F11.4 Develop a marketing and merchandising strategy to use in the floral industry
| 1. Poor | 3. Fair | 3. Good | 4. Excellent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labeling | The student mislabeled most of the parts. | The student could only label a few parts. | The student could label most of the parts. | The student labeled all the parts correctly |
| Description | The student wasn't able to correctly describe the majority of the details. | The student was only able to describe a few parts. | The student was able to describe most of the parts. | The student was able to describe all parts accurately. |
| Model | The model showed minimal effort and no creativity. | The model showed little creativity and not much time/effort. | The model showed good creativity, but the effort was lacking. | The model was very creative and thought through with much effort. |
By now, your student should be able to correctly and confidently see a flower and describe its parts. Your students need to be able to know more about the world, so learning about flowers has helped open their eyes to their surroundings. Hopefully, they can now go and teach others.
This Webquest is designed for elementary grade-level students.
The student should be able to create their flower and label and describe all the parts. This assignment is meant to be creative, fun, and knowledgeable. You can use this outline and add extra work or better videos if you teach at a different level.
Thank you, Megan Snodgrass
