Lesson Plan for Primary One
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary One
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: Living Things
Sub-Topic: Meaning and Living Things in the School Environment
Instructional Objectives:
- Identify at least three examples of living things in the school environment.
- Describe one characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things.
- Demonstrate care and respect for living things in the school environment.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should recognize basic differences between objects that are alive and those that are not, such as plants, animals, and objects.
Instructional Materials:
- Textbook: Basic Science and Technology Primary Bk 1
- Visual aids: Pictures of plants, animals, and non-living objects
- Flashcards: Showing characteristics of living things
Reference Materials
- Chris Ijiyemi. (2016). Foundations of Sci. & Tech for Basic Educ Book 1. Lagos: Metropolitan Publishers.
- U.M.O Ivowi, E.O.Adeniyi, David Omole, Emma Ayodele, T.C.Ogbuanya, I.T.Landu. (2017). Basic Science and Technology Primary Bk 1. Lagos: Metropolitan Publishers.
Content:
What is Living Things?
Living things are creatures that can grow, move, eat, and breathe.
living things in the school environment
Plants
Animals
People
Microorganisms
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
Engage pupils with a story about plants or animals in the school environment.
Step 2: Explanation
Explain what living things are using simple language and examples. Discuss characteristics like growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
Step 3: Demonstration
Show pictures of different living things and ask pupils to identify them. Explain their characteristics.
Step 4: Guided Practice
Take pupils on a short walk around the school to observe living things. Guide them in identifying and discussing what they see.
Step 5: Independent Practice
Give each pupil a worksheet with pictures of living and non-living things. Ask them to circle the living things and write down one characteristic of each.
Step 6: Feedback
Review pupils’ worksheets, provide feedback, and clarify any misconceptions.
Evaluation
- Formative Assessment: Observe pupils during the walk and their participation in discussions.
- Summative Assessment: Ask pupils to draw and label a simple diagram showing examples of living things in the school environment.
Summary/Conclusion
Summarize the key points of the lesson. Reinforce the importance of respecting and caring for living things.
Assignment
Ask pupils to draw a picture of their favorite living thing in the school environment.
