Non-Living Things Around Us Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Age: 6 years

Topic: Non-Living Things

Sub-topic: Meaning of Non-Living Things, Non-Living Things in the Classroom, Non-Living Things at Home

Duration: 60 minutes

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

1. Describe non-living things as things that have no life: they do not breathe, move, eat, or reproduce.
2. Mention examples of non-living things in the school.
3. Identify non-living things at home.
4. Analyze the reasons that non-living things at home and in school cannot breathe, eat, reproduce, or move.

Key Words:

• Non-living things
• Classroom
• Home
• Characteristics

Set Induction:

• Begin with a simple question: “Can your chair breathe or eat?” to capture pupils’ attention.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils are familiar with the concept of living things from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of various non-living things
• Real-life examples (e.g., classroom objects, household items)
• Flashcards with names and pictures of non-living things

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss the difference between living and non-living things based on previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Observation
• Communication

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of non-living things
• Charts showing characteristics of non-living things

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Meaning of Non-Living Things:
   • Non-living things are things that do not have life.
   • They do not breathe, eat, move, grow, or reproduce.
2. Examples of Non-Living Things in the Classroom:
   • Chairs
   • Tables
   • Books
   • Pencils
3. Examples of Non-Living Things at Home:
   • Furniture (e.g., sofas, beds)
   • Appliances (e.g., TV, refrigerator)
   • Toys
4. Characteristics of Non-Living Things:
   • Non-living things do not need food or water.
   • They do not grow or change by themselves.
   • They cannot move on their own.
   • They cannot reproduce.

Evaluation

1. Non-living things do not _____ (a) breathe (b) jump (c) play (d) sleep.
2. A chair is a _____ (a) plant (b) animal (c) non-living thing (d) tree.
3. Non-living things do not need _____ to live (a) food (b) cars (c) toys (d) books.
4. Non-living things do not grow, they _____ (a) stay the same (b) run (c) jump (d) fly.
5. A book is a _____ (a) toy (b) book (c) plant (d) non-living thing.
6. A toy car is a _____ (a) living thing (b) non-living thing (c) animal (d) book.
7. Non-living things cannot _____ (a) breathe (b) pencils (c) books (d) cars.
8. A table is a _____ (a) plant (b) non-living thing (c) living thing (d) book.
9. Non-living things do not _____ (a) reproduce (b) toys (c) animals (d) books.
10. A refrigerator is a _____ (a) book (b) non-living thing (c) plant (d) animal.

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are non-living things?
   • Non-living things are things that do not have life. They cannot breathe, eat, move, or reproduce.
2. Can you name some non-living things in the classroom?
   • Yes, examples are chairs, tables, books, and pencils.
3. Do non-living things need food?
   • No, non-living things do not need food.
4. Can a toy move by itself?
   • No, a toy cannot move by itself. It needs someone to push or pull it.
5. Why do non-living things not grow?
   • Non-living things do not have life, so they do not grow or change by themselves.
6. Are all toys non-living things?
   • Yes, all toys are non-living things because they cannot breathe, eat, move, or reproduce.
7. Do non-living things need water?
   • No, non-living things do not need water to survive.
8. What happens if a non-living thing breaks?
   • If a non-living thing breaks, it cannot fix itself. It needs someone to repair it.
9. Can non-living things reproduce?
   • No, non-living things cannot have babies.
10. Why is a refrigerator a non-living thing?
    • A refrigerator is a non-living thing because it cannot breathe, eat, move, or reproduce.

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 non-living things and show examples from the classroom and home.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Ask pupils to mention non-living things they see around them at home and in the classroom.
• Discuss why these things are non-living.

Teacher’s Activities

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

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and participate in discussions.
• Identify and name non-living things in the classroom and 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 non-living things?
2. Name two examples of non-living things in the classroom.
3. Do non-living things need food?
4. Can non-living things move by themselves? Give an example.
5. Why do non-living things not grow?
6. What is a characteristic of non-living things?
7. Give an example of a non-living thing at home.
8. Do non-living things breathe?
9. Can non-living things reproduce?
10. Why is a table a non-living thing?

Conclusion

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

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“Understanding Non-Living Things Around Us!”

Focus Keyphrase:

Non-Living Things

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