PRIMARY 1 THIRD TERM LESSON NOTE BASIC SCIENCE
WEEK 1&2
TOPIC: LIVING THINGS
SUBTOPIC: CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Say the meaning of living things
- Identify some living things
- Mention 5 characteristics of living things.
Resources & materials:
Scheme of work.
6 years curriculum
Pupils textbook
Online resources
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL:
Birds
Human being
Flowers
Ants
Trees
Building Background/ connection to prior knowledge: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
Living things are creatures or organisms that can move, grow, and eat. They are also able to breathe and reproduce. Let’s look at some examples of living things:
1. Animals: Dogs, cats, birds, fish, and butterflies are all examples of animals. They can move, grow, eat, breathe, and have babies.
2. Plants: Trees, flowers, and grass are examples of plants. They can grow, take in air and sunlight, and produce seeds or fruits to make new plants.
3. Humans: You and I are humans! We can move, grow, eat, breathe, and have babies too.
4. Insects: Butterflies, ants, and ladybugs are examples of insects. They can move, grow, eat, breathe, and have babies as well.
5. Microorganisms: These are very tiny living things that we cannot see with our eyes. Bacteria and yeast are examples of microorganisms. They can grow, reproduce, and some can even make us sick.
Now, let’s talk about five characteristics that all living things have:
1. Movement: Living things can move on their own or have parts of their bodies that can move. For example, animals can walk, fly, or swim, while plants may move their leaves or bend towards the sunlight.
2. Growth: Living things grow in size or develop over time. Babies grow into adults, and plants grow taller and produce more leaves and flowers.
3. Nutrition: Living things need to eat or take in nutrients to survive. They get energy from food to fuel their bodies. Animals eat food, while plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.
4. Respiration: Living things need to breathe or exchange gases with their environment. Animals and humans breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
5. Reproduction: Living things can have babies or make new individuals of their own kind. Animals can have babies, plants produce seeds or fruits, and microorganisms can divide to make more of themselves.
Remember, these are just simple explanations for a baby. As they grow older, they will learn more about the complexities of living things and their characteristics.
Living things
Living things are things that have life.We see many things in our surroundings. Everything that we see can be categorized into two groups – living things and non-living things. All animals and plants including us are living things.
CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS
All livings thing displays the following characteristics of life
Living thing need food
Living things need food to obtain energy, to grow and to stay healthy. Plants make their own food by the process of photosynthesis. Animal get their food from plants and other animal.
Living things breathe
All living things need to breathe. Different animals use different organ to breathe for example some animal use their nose, fishes uses their gills and worms use their skin. We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide through our nose. Plants breathe through opening present in their leaves called stomata.
Living things grow and develop
When living thing eats they receive energy which helps them in their growth. Living things grow from smaller to larger and finally become adult. We human being born and grow into adults. Seed grows into baby plant and finally into big plant or tree.
Living things die
All living thing grow and become old and finally die.
Living things move
All living things show some sort of movements. They can move their body part .Plant usually do not move from one place to another but can move their parts. For example, they move its root downward to obtain water and mineral nutrients from soil and the shoot upward for sunlight. All living show internal movement and some living things show external movement too such as walking, jumping, flying, swimming etc.
Living things feel
Living things react to changes in their environment. They usually respond to touch, light, heat, cold and sound etc.
Living things reproduce
All living things produce new organism of its kind. Some animals produce babies and some lay eggs. Plants mainly reproduce through seeds which can germinate in suitable condition and grow into new plants
living things do:
- Grow
- Move
- Take in Energy (Food)
- Make Waste
5.b Reproduce
- Breathe
- React to Things
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.
The Teacher introduces the new topic.
The Teacher explains the note in details.
The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.
The Teacher evaluates the pupils.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
- Say the meaning of living things
- Identify some living things
- Mention 5 characteristics of living things.
WRAP-UP(CONCLUSION)
Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.
Assignment
1.Mention 7 characteristics of living things
- Define living things
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🌱 Meaning of Living Things: Living things are creatures or organisms that are alive. They can move, grow, and eat. They can also breathe and have babies. Living things are full of life! 🌟
🐶🐦🌳 Identify Some Living Things: Here are some examples of living things:
1. Animals: 🐶 (dog), 🐦 (bird), 🐠 (fish) – They can move, eat, and have babies.
2. Plants: 🌳 (tree), 🌻 (sunflower), 🌱 (seedling) – They can grow and make new plants.
3. Humans: 👶 (baby), 👩🦰 (person with red hair), 👨👩👧👦 (family) – We can move, eat, and have babies too!
4. Insects: 🦋 (butterfly), 🐜 (ant), 🐞 (ladybug) – They can move and have babies.
5. Microorganisms: 🦠 (microbe), 🍄 (mushroom) – They are tiny and can grow and multiply.
🏃♂️🌱🍎 5 Characteristics of Living Things:
1. Movement: Living things can move. 🏃♂️ People can walk or run, 🌱 plants can sway in the wind, and 🐦 birds can fly through the sky.
2. Growth: Living things can grow. 🌱 Plants start as small seeds and grow into tall trees. 🍎 Fruits grow bigger as they ripen.
3. Nutrition: Living things need to eat or take in nutrients. 🐟 Fish eat small plants or other fish for energy, and 🌳 trees absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
4. Respiration: Living things need to breathe. 👃 We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. 🌬️ Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
5. Reproduction: Living things can have babies. 👶 People have babies, 🌻 sunflowers make seeds to grow more sunflowers, and 🐦 birds lay eggs to have baby birds.
Remember, emojis can help us understand and have fun while learning about living things. 🌟
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Evaluation
1. Living things are creatures or __________ that are alive.
a) Toys
b) Plants
c) Rocks
2. Animals, plants, and humans are examples of __________.
a) Cars
b) Living things
c) Computers
3. Living things can move, grow, and __________.
a) Sing
b) Eat
c) Sleep
4. Plants can make their own food through a process called __________.
a) Dancing
b) Photosynthesis
c) Painting
5. Living things need to eat or take in __________ to survive.
a) Sunshine
b) Water
c) Sand
6. Humans, animals, and insects can __________ to get energy.
a) Swim
b) Fly
c) Eat
7. Living things need to breathe or exchange __________ with their environment.
a) Food
b) Gases
c) Gifts
8. Animals and humans breathe in __________ and release carbon dioxide.
a) Oxygen
b) Milk
c) Juice
9. Living things can have __________ or make new individuals of their own kind.
a) Toys
b) Babies
c) Books
10. Plants produce __________ or fruits to make new plants.
a) Music
b) Seeds
c) Balloons
11. Living things can grow in __________ or develop over time.
a) Size
b) Color
c) Shape
12. Babies grow into __________.
a) Adults
b) Trees
c) Cars
13. Living things can move on their own or have parts of their bodies that can __________.
a) Talk
b) Jump
c) Sing
14. Living things can __________ or multiply to make more of themselves.
a) Hide
b) Dance
c) Reproduce
15. Living things are full of __________!
a) Love
b) Energy
c) Candy
WEEK 4-5
TOPIC: LIVING THINGS
SUBTOPIC: LIVING THINGS AT HOME ,IN SCHOOL AND IN THE CLASSROOM
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify the living things in their classroom
- Identify the living things that can be found at home
- Identify the non living things that can be found in the school.
Resources & materials:
Scheme of work.
6 years curriculum
Pupils textbook
Online resources
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL:
Birds
Human being
Flowers
Ants
Trees
Building Background/ connection to prior knowledge: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
LIVING THINGS AT HOME AND IN SCHOOL
Living things in the school are students, teachers, principal, assistant principals, clerical staff, custodians, lunchroom staff. Students may also include animals in science labs. Living things around the school include grass, trees, shrubs, insects, birds, and so on
Living things at home are
List of 10 Living things:
- Human beings
- Animals 3. Birds 4. Flower 5. Micro organism
- Lichens 7. Fishes 8. Insect 9. Trees 10. Plants
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Identify the living things in their classroom:
1. Students
2. Teacher
3. Classroom pet (e.g., fish, hamster)
4. Houseplants
5. Ants (if there is an ant farm)
6. Ladybugs (if studying insects)
7. Fruit flies (if studying biology)
8. Bacteria or yeast (if studying microorganisms)
9. Worms (if learning about composting)
10. Butterflies (if studying life cycles)
Identify the living things that can be found at home:
1. Family members (e.g., parents, siblings, grandparents)
2. Pets (e.g., dogs, cats, birds, fish)
3. Indoor plants (e.g., ferns, orchids, succulents)
4. Garden plants (e.g., flowers, vegetables, herbs)
5. Insects (e.g., butterflies, bees, spiders) that visit the home or garden
6. Birds (if they visit or nest near the home)
7. Squirrels or other small mammals in the backyard
8. Earthworms in the garden or compost bin
9. Pond or aquarium fish (if you have them at home)
10. Microorganisms in a science experiment or on food (e.g., yeast for baking)
Identify the non-living things that can be found in the school:
1. Desks and chairs
2. Whiteboard or blackboard
3. Books and textbooks
4. Pencils, pens, and erasers
5. Computers and laptops
6. Projectors or smart boards
7. Art supplies (e.g., paint, brushes, clay)
8. Sports equipment (e.g., balls, skipping ropes)
9. Classroom clock
10. Lockers or storage cabinets
These lists provide a starting point for identifying living and non-living things in different environments. Remember, living things have the ability to move, grow, eat, breathe, and reproduce, while non-living things do not possess these characteristics.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.
The Teacher introduces the new topic.
The Teacher explains the note in details.
The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.
The Teacher evaluates the pupils.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
- Identify the living things in their classroom
- Identify the living thingsthat can be found at home
- Identify the non living things that can be found in the school.
WRAP-UP(CONCLUSION)
Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.
Assignment
Draw and identify the living things at home
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Evaluation
1. Identify the living things in their classroom:
a) Books
b) Students
c) Pencils
2. Identify the living things that can be found at home:
a) Chairs
b) Pets
c) Television
3. Identify the non-living things that can be found in the school:
a) Teachers
b) Desks
c) Plants
4. In their classroom, students are living things, while _______ are non-living things.
a) Tables
b) Birds
c) Computers
5. At home, pets like dogs and cats are examples of _______.
a) Living things
b) Non-living things
c) Toys
6. Non-living things found in the school can include _______.
a) Friends
b) Backpacks
c) Trees
7. The living things in the classroom can move, grow, and _______.
a) Sing
b) Eat
c) Sleep
8. Living things that can be found at home include family members and _______.
a) Chairs
b) Toys
c) Plants
9. Non-living things in the school, such as ________, help students learn and write.
a) Books
b) Birds
c) Flowers
10. Living things in the classroom can include _______.
a) Tables
b) Pencils
c) Computers
11. At home, living things like plants need _______ to grow.
a) Water
b) Paper
c) Chairs
12. Non-living things in the school can include _______.
a) Friends
b) Books
c) Dogs
13. Living things at home, such as pets, need _______ to eat.
a) Sunshine
b) Food
c) Toys
14. Non-living things in the classroom can include _______.
a) Students
b) Chairs
c) Flowers
15. Living things found at home, like birds, can _______.
a) Fly
b) Read
c) Dance
WEEK 6&7
TOPIC: NON LIVING THINGS
SUBTOPIC: CHARACTERISTICS OF NON LIVING THINGS
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Say the meaning of non living things
- Identify some non living things
- Mention 5 characteristics of non living things.
Resources & materials:
Scheme of work.
6 years curriculum
Pupils textbook
Online resources
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL:
Bag
Book
Table
Chair
Lunch box
Water
Building Background/ connection to prior knowledge: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
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1. Non-living things do not grow: Unlike living things, non-living things do not undergo growth or development. They do not increase in size or complexity over time.
2. Non-living things do not reproduce: Non-living things do not have the ability to reproduce or create offspring. They do not have the mechanisms to produce new individuals of their own kind.
3. Non-living things do not respond to stimuli: Unlike living things, non-living things do not respond to changes in their environment. They do not have the ability to sense or react to stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.
4. Non-living things do not require energy: Non-living things do not need energy to sustain their existence or carry out any processes. They do not consume food or perform metabolic activities.
5. Non-living things do not exhibit homeostasis: Living things have the ability to maintain a stable internal environment through homeostasis. Non-living things do not have this capability. They do not regulate their internal conditions to adapt to external changes.
It’s important to note that while non-living things do not possess these characteristics, they can still have properties, such as shape, color, and texture. Understanding the differences between living and non-living things helps us classify and make sense of the world around us.
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NON LIVING THINGS
Non living things are the things that does not have life.
Examples of non living things
Bag
Table
Chair.
Pot.
Stove
Gas
Spoon
Plate
CHARACTERISTICS OF NON LIVING THINGS
- All non living things are made of a microscopic structure called atoms.
- They do not require food for energy to perform different activities.
- Non living things do not grow in size. Growth, if present in non-living things, then it is due to external factors.
- Non living things do not require to excrete.
- They do not reproduce or produce young ones of their kind.
- Non living things cannot move on their own. However, some non living things like a car and a bus move, but due to chemical energy provided to them by petrol, diesel, or battery which is an outside factor.
- Non living things do not respire and show responses to external stimuli.
- Last but not least, non living things do not follow the life cycle.
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Good day, grade 1 pupils! Today, we are going to learn about the characteristics of non-living things. Non-living things are objects or items that do not have life. Let’s understand these characteristics with the help of some fun emoji examples:
1. ❌ Non-living things do not grow: Just like this 🧸 teddy bear emoji, non-living things do not grow bigger or change in size over time. They stay the same.
2. ❌ Non-living things do not reproduce: This 🔨 hammer emoji represents a non-living thing. It cannot have babies or create more hammers like living things do.
3. ❌ Non-living things do not respond to stimuli: Just like this 🖼️ picture emoji hanging on the wall, non-living things cannot sense or react to things happening around them. They stay still.
4. ❌ Non-living things do not require energy: This 💡 lightbulb emoji represents a non-living thing. It does not need to eat or drink to get energy. It stays bright without any food!
5. ❌ Non-living things do not exhibit homeostasis: Homeostasis is when living things maintain a stable internal environment. Non-living things, like this 🏰 castle emoji, do not have this ability. They cannot adjust themselves to changes.
Remember, non-living things can have properties like color, shape, and texture, but they do not possess these characteristics of living things. It’s important to understand the differences between living and non-living things to help us understand the world around us.
I hope you had fun learning about the characteristics of non-living things with these emoji examples! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.
The Teacher introduces the new topic.
The Teacher explains the note in details.
The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.
The Teacher evaluates the pupils.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
- Say the meaning of non living things
- Identify some non living things
- Mention 5 characteristics of non living things.
WRAP-UP(CONCLUSION)
Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.
Assignment
1.Mention 7 characteristics of non living things
- Define non living things
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1. Non-living things do not __________.
a) Grow
b) Eat
c) Sleep
2. Non-living things cannot __________.
a) Reproduce
b) Run
c) Sing
3. Non-living things do not respond to __________.
a) Friends
b) Stimuli
c) Food
4. Non-living things do not need __________ to survive.
a) Water
b) Energy
c) Sleep
5. Non-living things do not have the ability to __________.
a) Learn
b) Breathe
c) Play
6. Non-living things cannot grow or change in __________.
a) Shape
b) Color
c) Size
7. Non-living things do not have __________.
a) Friends
b) Feelings
c) Food
8. Non-living things do not have the ability to __________.
a) Dance
b) Respond
c) Sleep
9. Non-living things do not need to __________.
a) Study
b) Eat
c) Play
10. Non-living things do not show signs of __________.
a) Growth
b) Emotions
c) Learning
11. Non-living things do not reproduce or have __________.
a) Babies
b) Friends
c) Dreams
12. Non-living things do not require __________ to survive.
a) Air
b) Movement
c) Water
13. Non-living things cannot __________.
a) Think
b) Move
c) Breathe
14. Non-living things do not have the ability to __________.
a) Laugh
b) Reproduce
c) Communicate
15. Non-living things cannot maintain __________.
a) Life
b) Balance
c) Growth
WEEK 8-10
Topic: NON LIVING THINGS
SUBTOPIC:: Non living things at home, school and classroom
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify the non living objects in their classroom
- Identify the non living objects that can be found at home
- Identify the non living objects that can be found in the school.
Resources & materials:
Scheme of work.
6 years curriculum
Pupils textbook
Online resources
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL:
Bag
Book
Table
Chair
Lunch box
Water
Building Background/ connection to prior knowledge: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
NON LIVING THINGS IN THE CLASSROOM,SCHOOL AND AT HOME.
Non living things at home,school and classroom are things that does not have life in the school, classroom and at home.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.
The Teacher introduces the new topic.
The Teacher explains the note in details.
The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.
The Teacher evaluates the pupils.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
- Identify the non living objects in their classroom
- Identify the non living objects that can be found at home
- Identify the non living objects that can be found in the school.
WRAP-UP(CONCLUSION)
Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.
Assignment
Draw and identify the non living objects at home
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