Living Things at Home Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 2

Age: 6 years

Topic: Living Things II

Sub-topic: Living Things at Home

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what living things are.
2. Mention examples of living things at home.
3. Evaluate the characteristics of living things at home.

Key Words:

• Living things
• Home
• Characteristics
• Breathe
• Eat
• Move
• Reproduce

Set Induction:

• Begin with a brief discussion about pets and plants at home to engage pupils.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils have basic knowledge of living things around them from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of pets and household plants
• Real-life examples (e.g., a potted plant, pictures of pets)
• Flashcards with names and pictures of living things

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss what pupils remember about living things from the previous lesson.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Observation
• Communication

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of pets and plants
• Charts showing characteristics of living things

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Meaning of Living Things:
   • Living things are things that have life.
   • They can breathe, eat, move, grow, and reproduce.
2. Examples of Living Things at Home:
   • Pets (e.g., dogs, cats, fish)
   • Plants (e.g., houseplants, garden plants)
   • Insects (e.g., ants, butterflies)
3. Characteristics of Living Things at Home:
   • They breathe (e.g., pets breathing air).
   • They eat (e.g., feeding pets and watering plants).
   • They move (e.g., pets walking around).
   • They reproduce (e.g., plants growing new leaves, pets having babies).

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Living things can _____ (a) sit (b) breathe (c) jump (d) fly.
2. A cat is a _____ (a) plant (b) toy (c) living thing (d) chair.
3. Plants need _____ to grow (a) water (b) cars (c) toys (d) books.
4. Living things can have babies, this is called _____ (a) eating (b) moving (c) reproducing (d) sleeping.
5. A rose is a _____ (a) toy (b) book (c) plant (d) table.
6. Fish are _____ (a) living things (b) toys (c) books (d) chairs.
7. Living things need _____ to survive (a) food (b) pencils (c) books (d) cars.
8. Dogs can _____ from one place to another (a) move (b) sit (c) read (d) write.
9. Ferns are _____ (a) plants (b) toys (c) animals (d) books.
10. Living things grow and _____ (a) sleep (b) eat (c) reproduce (d) read.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are living things?
   • Living things are things that have life. They can breathe, eat, move, and reproduce.
2. Can you name some living things at home?
   • Yes, examples are dogs, cats, fish, and houseplants.
3. Do pets move?
   • Yes, pets can move around the house.
4. What do plants need to live?
   • Plants need water, sunlight, and air to live.
5. Can living things reproduce?
   • Yes, living things can have babies.
6. What does it mean to breathe?
   • Breathing means taking in air.
7. Are toys living things?
   • No, toys are not living things because they cannot breathe, eat, move, or reproduce.
8. Why do we need pets?
   • Pets can provide companionship and joy.
9. What living things can you find at home?
   • We can find pets like dogs and cats, and plants in the house or garden.
10. Do living things grow?
    • Yes, living things grow as they get older.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Briefly review what was learned in the last lesson about living things.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Explain the meaning of living things and introduce living things found at home.
• Show pictures of pets and household plants.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Ask pupils to mention the living things they have at home.
• Discuss the characteristics of these living things.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and real-life examples of living things found at home.
• Guide pupils in identifying and discussing the characteristics of living things at home.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and participate in discussions.
• Identify and name living things at home.

Assessment

• Observe pupils’ participation and understanding during the lesson.
• Use the fill-in-the-blank questions to assess comprehension.

Evaluation Questions

1. What are living things?
2. Name two examples of living things at home.
3. What do plants need to grow?
4. Can living things move? Give an example.
5. Why do we need pets?
6. What is reproducing?
7. Give an example of a living thing at home.
8. Do all living things breathe?
9. How do living things grow?
10. What happens if living things do not get food?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work and provide feedback.

More Useful Links

• Living Things in the School Environment Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1