B2 Listening: The Power of Plants by

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Watch the video posted here:
▶️ "The Power of Plants - More Uses"
Think about the different ways plants are used (for food, medicine, clothing, building, etc.).

The Needs of a Plant (song about 5 things plants need to live)

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Imagine if you could watch a tiny seed talk! In just 60 seconds, this vibrant song will reveal the secret five “superpowers” a plant needs to wake up, stretch out its leaves, and stand tall. Which one do you think sparks the fastest growth? Press play—and get ready to uncover the mystery behind each green miracle

The Parts of a Plant Song

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watch the video "The Parts of a Plant Song" . Pay close attention to the different parts of a plant mentioned in the song.

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What do you know about plants?

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What do plants need in order to grow and be healthy？
What parts of a plant did you hear in the song?
Can you name at least three parts of a plant?

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03 Unit 6_Developing ideas_1 Listen to the opening of the v

Listen to the opening of the vlog and choose the main idea.

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a It explains the importance of corn in Mexico.
b It compares corn in different countries.
c It describes a famous Mexican corn dish.

Developing ideas

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Look at the Images

Look at the pictures of wheat 🌾, corn 🌽, and the foods made from them (e.g., bread, popcorn).

Answer the Questions
- What plants can you see in the pictures?
- How do you usually eat them? (e.g., bread from wheat, popcorn from corn)
- What other foods can you make from these plants? (Share your ideas, even the creative ones!)

Small Group Challenge: Food Connection

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Lesson Activity Instructions

1. Work in pairs or small groups using Google Jamboard or Padlet to list the plant-food pairs and create their own unique names.

After 3-4 minutes, share your creative plant-food name.
Post your answers on Padlet with fun plant-food combinations and any interesting facts you know.
Interactive Poll & Comment
a.After posting your answers, take a moment to participate in the Padlet Poll! Vote for the most creative plant-food pair shared by your classmates.
b.Comment on 1-2 peers' posts and share your thoughts about their plant-food pairs. What new food item did you learn about?

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Listen again and complete Jason’s notes for the vlog.

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The biggest ear of corn was nearly ¹______ centimeters long.
People started growing corn in Mexico about ²______ years ago!
Today, corn’s a big part of their ³______. There are over ⁴______ corn dishes now!
Corn isn’t just food. It’s also part of Mexican ⁵______.

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05 Unit 6_Developing ideas_3 Listen to the conversation

Listen to the conversation and complete the sentences.

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From corn ¹______, we can make foods such as tacos and ²______.
Corn silk is used to make ³______. It is good for your ⁴______.
Using corn husks, we can make traditional ⁵______.

Listen again. Then talk about how people ask for and give permission.

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Learning to learn
Asking for and giving permission. Asking for permission helps us politely get something. We can use the questions May I...? or Could / Can I...? People can reply Certainly, Sure or Go ahead.

Work in pairs. Act out a conversation about the uses of a plant.

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Step 1: Choose one of the plants and think about three ways of using it.
Step 2: Have a conversation about its uses. Try to ask for and give permission in the conversation.

Activity: Draw and Label the Parts of a Plant

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Activity Instructions:

Draw a Plant:
After watching the video, draw a simple plant on a blank piece of paper (for those in person) or on a digital canvas (if you're online, you can use Google Jamboard, a drawing tool, or even just a blank document).
Label the Parts:
Label the parts of the plant you learned about in the video. The main parts to label are: Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower
Share Your Drawing:
- In-person students: Take a picture of your drawing and upload it here in the Padlet.
- Online students: Upload your drawing directly in Padlet or share it through a link or document if you are using another tool.
Discussion:
After sharing your drawing, leave a comment on someone else’s post.

Group 1

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Plant-food Name

Interesting facts

Group 2

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Plant-food Name

Interesting facts

Homework Instructions: Explore the Power of Plants

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Post a comment under the video answering these two questions:

What is one new use of plants you learned from the video?

Which use do you find the most surprising or interesting?

How to Post:

Click the comment button under the video.
Write 2-3 sentences. Use your own words.
Be creative and share your thoughts!

Example:

I learned that bamboo can be used to build houses! I think it's amazing because bamboo grows so fast and is very strong.

Deadline:
📅 Please finish your comment before our next class!

Plant Uses Challenge

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Padlet Activity Instructions:

🌱 Part 1: Plant Uses Competition

Task:

Your group will choose one plant: Rose, Cotton, or Bamboo.
In 3 minutes, brainstorm and list as many different uses for your plant as you can!
🌟 Be creative! Think about food, clothes, furniture, medicine, decorations, etc.
Use your group chat or a shared document to collect ideas.
After 3 minutes, each group will post their list on Padlet under the "Plant Uses Competition" column.

🏆 Challenge:
The group with the most unique and correct ideas will win a small prize or a special badge!