- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 1
- Age: 8 years
- Period:
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: Basic Science Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
- Topic: Plants As Living Things
- Content: Characteristics of living things: MR-NIGER -D (Movement, Reproduction,Nutrition, Irritability, Growth,Excretion, Respiration, Death.)
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define and list the characteristics of living things.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of living things in the environment.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate understanding by categorizing objects as living or non-living.
- Social Domain: Participate in group discussions on the characteristics of living things.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of living and non-living things
- Charts illustrating MR-NIGER -D
- Whiteboard and markers
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the characteristics of living things is fundamental as it forms the basis for appreciating the complexity of the natural world and our environment.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Students should have basic knowledge of the environment and some understanding of the difference between living and non-living things.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development:Characteristics Of Living Things
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Question and Answer | Ask pupils if they know what makes plants alive. | Respond to questions and express ideas. | Understanding the importance of the topic. |
| Characteristics of Living Things | 10 mins | Explanation | Direct Instruction | Present the MR-NIGER -D acronym and explain each characteristic. | Listen and take notes. | Define characteristics of living things. |
| Social Activities | 10 mins | Group Discussion | Collaborative Learning | Divide pupils into groups. Discuss and list social activities related to living things. | Participate in group discussions. | Recognize social aspects of living things. |
| Categorization Activity | 5 mins | Demonstration | Guided Discovery | Show pictures of various objects. Guide pupils to categorize as living or non-living. | Categorize objects individually. | Demonstrate understanding through categorization. |
| Note taking | 5 mins | Note-Taking | Independent Learning | Guide pupils to summarize key points in their notebooks. | Take notes and summarize key information. | Summarize and reinforce learning through note-taking. |
| Evaluation | 3 mins | Question and Answer | Oral Quiz | Ask questions related to the characteristics of living things. | Respond to questions individually. | Assess understanding through oral questions. |
| Conclusion | 2 mins | Recap | Reinforcement | Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the importance of understanding living things. | Share one thing they’ve learned. | Reinforce the importance of the topic. |
Classroom Note:
Living Things
Living things are things that possess the characteristics of life, which include the ability to move, reproduce, obtain and use energy, respond to stimuli, grow, respire and experience a life cycle that involves death.
Characteristics of Living Things
- Movement:
- Living things can move independently or exhibit internal movements within their bodies.
- Reproduction:
- Living things can produce offspring or new individuals of their own kind.
- Nutrition:
- Living things obtain and use energy through processes like eating, absorbing, or photosynthesizing.
- Irritability:
- Living things can respond to stimuli or changes in their environment.
- Growth:
- Living things undergo a process of increasing in size or developing over time.
- Excretion:
- Living things eliminate waste products from their bodies.
- Respiration:
- Living things exchange gases, typically taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
- Death:
- All living things have a finite lifespan, and death is a natural part of their life cycle.
Evaluation:
- What are living things?
- List three characteristics of living things.
- Explain the importance of social activities among living things.
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.
