Living and Non-Living Things Basic Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Basic Science
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 11 – 12 years
Topic: Living and Non-Living Things
Sub-topic: I. Meaning, Identification, and Classification of Matter
II. Definition of Matter and States of Matter
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define living and non-living things.
2. Identify and classify different types of matter.
3. Define matter.
4. Explain the three states of matter with examples.
5. Differentiate between the properties of each state of matter.

Keywords:

• Living things
• Non-living things
• Matter
• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas

Set Induction:

Show the class a stone and a leaf. Ask them to describe the differences between the two objects. Guide the discussion to introduce the concepts of living and non-living things.

Entry Behaviour:

Students are familiar with everyday objects and can describe them.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Leaves
• Stones
• Water in a glass
• Ice cubes
• Balloons filled with air

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have seen different objects around them, both living and non-living. This lesson will help them classify these objects and introduce them to the concept of matter.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Observation
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Charts showing states of matter
• Pictures of living and non-living things

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Science Textbook for JSS 1

Instructional Materials:

• Real-life objects (stone, water, ice, balloons)

Content:

1. Meaning of Living and Non-Living Things:
   • Living things: Organisms that grow, move, breathe, and reproduce (e.g., humans, plants, animals).(MR NIGER DAC)
   • Non-living things: Objects that do not grow, move, or reproduce (e.g., rocks, water, cars).
2. Identification and Classification of Matter:
   • Matter: Anything that has mass and takes up space.
   • Matter can be classified into three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
3. Definition of Matter:
   • Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
4. States of Matter:
   • Solid: Has a definite shape and volume (e.g., rocks, ice cubes).
   • Liquid: Has a definite volume but no fixed shape (e.g., water, milk).
   • Gas: Has no fixed shape or volume (e.g., air, steam).
5. Examples of Each State of Matter:
   • Solid: Ice, stone, metal
   • Liquid: Water, juice, oil
   • Gas: Oxygen, helium, carbon dioxide

Evaluation:

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer:

1. Matter is anything that has _______ and takes up _______.
   a. shape, mass
   b. mass, space
   c. space, time
   d. air, water
2. _______ is an example of a liquid.
   a. Stone
   b. Ice
   c. Water
   d. Wood
3. A solid has a definite _______ and _______.
   a. shape, volume
   b. shape, air
   c. gas, shape
   d. mass, gas
4. The three states of matter are solid, _______, and gas.
   a. rock
   b. water
   c. liquid
   d. ice
5. An example of a gas is _______.
   a. water
   b. ice
   c. air
   d. stone
6. Living things can _______ and reproduce.
   a. die
   b. breathe
   c. sleep
   d. swim
7. A _______ is an example of a non-living thing.
   a. tree
   b. dog
   c. stone
   d. plant
8. Solids have a definite shape and _______.
   a. gas
   b. air
   c. volume
   d. water
9. Non-living things cannot _______.
   a. move
   b. grow
   c. die
   d. all of the above
10. A stone is a _______ thing.
    a. living
    b. non-living
    c. liquid
    d. gas

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is matter?
2. Name three examples of living things.
3. Can you give examples of solids?
4. Why do liquids have no fixed shape?
5. What is the difference between living and non-living things?
6. How does gas differ from a liquid?
7. Give two examples of gases.
8. What happens when a liquid turns into a gas?
9. Can matter change from one state to another?
10. Name the three states of matter.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Introduction to Basic Science”.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of living and non-living things and the classification of matter.
• Step 3: The teacher allows students to observe objects (stones, leaves) and contribute their ideas about which are living and non-living.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explains the meaning of living and non-living things.
• Guides students in identifying and classifying matter.
• Uses instructional materials to demonstrate the states of matter.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and observe the teacher’s explanation.
• Participate in discussions about the classification of matter.
• Answer questions and complete the activities.

Assessment:

• Ten Short Answer Questions:

1. Define matter.
2. Give two examples of living things.
3. What are the three states of matter?
4. What is a solid?
5. Explain the properties of a liquid.
6. Name one example of a gas.
7. What is the difference between solid and liquid?
8. Can a liquid change into a gas?
9. What is a non-living thing?
10. Why do gases not have a fixed shape?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around the class, marks the students’ work, and provides corrections where necessary.

More Useful Links

• Basic Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes