Living Organisms · SHS3 Biology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.1 - Describe the characteristic features and life processes of the Wall gecko, Tilapia, and Domestic fowl

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name the external characteristic features of the wall gecko, tilapia, and domestic fowl from live specimens, preserved specimens, or clear labelled diagrams.
Describe the key life processes (feeding, respiration, movement, reproduction, and response to stimuli) of each of the three organisms in their own words.
Compare at least two structural features of each organism that show how it is adapted to its habitat.
Use correct scientific terminology to describe observable features, such as scales, webbed feet, adhesive toe pads, beak, comb, and lateral line.
Work collaboratively in groups to observe, record, and present accurate descriptions of the features of at least one of the three organisms.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Diversity of Living Things and Their Environment (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Living Organisms (3.1)
Content standard: 3.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the characteristic features and life processes of tilapia, frog, wall gecko and Domestic fowl and their economic importance. 3.3.1.LO.1 Relate the knowledge of the characteristic features and life processes of tilapia, toad, wall gecko and Domestic fowl to their economic importance.
Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.1 - Describe the characteristic features and life processes of the Wall gecko, Tilapia, and Domestic fowl
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 17 (Week 17 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 104

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-Based Learning: Work in large groups to conduct research on the life cycle of the Tilapia, frog and domestic fowl, with particular emphasis on their general characteristics.
Collaborative Learning: Examine the features and life processes of the wall gecko, lizards, Tilapia and domestic fowl by discussing in groups and making observations and notes on these.
Talk-for-Learning Approach: Do group presentations with the aid of charts, pictures or PowerPoint slides on the various animals studied. "
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- * Materials and specimens to be made available for use by learners in practical are wall gecko, Tilapia, paper, pencil and eraser.
- domestic fowl, drawing
Assessment (3.3.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.