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:
- Describe non-living things as things that have no life: they do not breathe, move, eat, or reproduce.
- Mention examples of non-living things in the school.
- Identify non-living things at home.
- 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:
- Meaning of Non-Living Things:
- Non-living things are things that do not have life.
- They do not breathe, eat, move, grow, or reproduce.
- Examples of Non-Living Things in the Classroom:
- Chairs
- Tables
- Books
- Pencils
- Examples of Non-Living Things at Home:
- Furniture (e.g., sofas, beds)
- Appliances (e.g., TV, refrigerator)
- Toys
- 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
- Non-living things do not _____ (a) breathe (b) jump (c) play (d) sleep.
- A chair is a _____ (a) plant (b) animal (c) non-living thing (d) tree.
- Non-living things do not need _____ to live (a) food (b) cars (c) toys (d) books.
- Non-living things do not grow, they _____ (a) stay the same (b) run (c) jump (d) fly.
- A book is a _____ (a) toy (b) book (c) plant (d) non-living thing.
- A toy car is a _____ (a) living thing (b) non-living thing (c) animal (d) book.
- Non-living things cannot _____ (a) breathe (b) pencils (c) books (d) cars.
- A table is a _____ (a) plant (b) non-living thing (c) living thing (d) book.
- Non-living things do not _____ (a) reproduce (b) toys (c) animals (d) books.
- A refrigerator is a _____ (a) book (b) non-living thing (c) plant (d) animal.
Class Activity Discussion
- What are non-living things?
- Non-living things are things that do not have life. They cannot breathe, eat, move, or reproduce.
- Can you name some non-living things in the classroom?
- Yes, examples are chairs, tables, books, and pencils.
- Do non-living things need food?
- No, non-living things do not need food.
- Can a toy move by itself?
- No, a toy cannot move by itself. It needs someone to push or pull it.
- Why do non-living things not grow?
- Non-living things do not have life, so they do not grow or change by themselves.
- Are all toys non-living things?
- Yes, all toys are non-living things because they cannot breathe, eat, move, or reproduce.
- Do non-living things need water?
- No, non-living things do not need water to survive.
- What happens if a non-living thing breaks?
- If a non-living thing breaks, it cannot fix itself. It needs someone to repair it.
- Can non-living things reproduce?
- No, non-living things cannot have babies.
- 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
- What are non-living things?
- Name two examples of non-living things in the classroom.
- Do non-living things need food?
- Can non-living things move by themselves? Give an example.
- Why do non-living things not grow?
- What is a characteristic of non-living things?
- Give an example of a non-living thing at home.
- Do non-living things breathe?
- Can non-living things reproduce?
- 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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