Living and Non-living Things · B4 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.1.2.3 - Describe the physical features of mammals, reptiles, insects and amphibians

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the four animal groups (mammals, reptiles, insects and amphibians) by name when shown pictures or specimens.
Describe the body covering, limbs and method of movement of a mammal, a reptile, an insect and an amphibian.
State at least one habitat (where it lives) and one food type for each of the four animal groups.
Match specific animals to their correct physical features in a matching activity using flashcards.
Sort unfamiliar animals into the correct group based on their observable physical features.

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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.