B4 Science · Term 1, Week 2

Living and Non-living Things

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Curriculum details

Strand
Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Living and Non-living Things (1.1)
Content standard
B4.1.1.1 - Understand the physical features and life processes of living things and use this understanding to classify them
Indicator
B4.1.1.1.2 - Know life processes of animals (movement, nutrition and reproduction)
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Science Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 2

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners observe videos and pictures depicting movement, nutrition and reproduction in animals.
- Learners describe how various animals (insects, birds, reptiles and mammals) move, feed and reproduce.
- Learners role-play or pantomime movement and nutrition of animals.
- In groups, learners discuss the importance of movement, nutrition and reproduction to animals.
NB: Teachers should collect and preserve some common animals for presentation.