B4 Science · Term 1, Week 5

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
B4.1.1.2 - Understand the differences between living things and things which have never been alive
Indicator
B4.1.1.2.3 - Describe the physical features of mammals, reptiles, insects and amphibians
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 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. 3

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners observe mammals, reptiles, insects and amphibians through videos and pictures (or relevant specimen such as frogs, lizards, cockroaches).
- Learners are guided to use think pair-share to identify and discuss the animals they have observed.
- Learners describe the physical features of the animals stated in terms of their limbs, body covering, height, shape, size, where they live, how they move and what they eat.
- Learners, in a matching activity, use flashcards to match specific animals with their identified physical features.