Living and Non-living Things · B1 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.1.1.2.3 - Describe the differences between living and non-living things

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Sort objects from their environment into living things and non-living things by giving reasons for their grouping
Describe at least four differences between living and non-living things (movement, growth, feeding, reproduction)
Explain what happens to living things when they die, using simple examples
Work with a partner to share and compare ideas about living and non-living things
Answer questions such as: What are examples of living things? What are examples of non-living things? In what ways are living things different from 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: B1.1.1.2 - Understand the differences between living things, non-living things and things which have never been alive
Indicator: B1.1.1.2.3 - Describe the differences between living and non-living things
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 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 1-3), 2019, p. 21
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Watch a video or observe pictures of living and non- living things or go on an observational trip around the school community to observe living and non-living things.
- Learners mention the names of the specific living things and non-living things observed.
- Describe the differences between living and non- living things using think -pair share (focus on differences in movement, growth, feeding, reproduction).
- Give reasons for grouping things into living and non-living.
- Learners reflect on what they have learnt about living and non- living things and answer questions like: What are examples of living things? What are examples of non- living things? In what ways are living things different from non-living things? Come out with differences between non-living things and things that are dead.