Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Basic Science and Technology - Living And Non-living Things Iv

**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology (Junior Secondary 1)** **Topic: Living and Non-Living Things IV** **Duration:** 60 minutes ### Objectives: - Students will be able to differentiate between living and non-living things based on their characteristics. - Students will classify objects in their environment as living or non-living. - Students will understand the importance of living things in different ecosystems. ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Pictures of various living and non-living things - Worksheets with classification tables - A chart showing characteristics of living things (such as growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, metabolism) - Samples of objects (e.g., rock, plant, insect, paper) - Magnifying glass (optional) ### Lesson Structure: **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - Greet the students and briefly review the previous lesson about living and non-living things. - Introduce the topic: "Living and Non-Living Things IV" and explain that today's lesson will focus on understanding and identifying characteristics of living and non-living things. - Show a video (if possible) or a series of pictures of various living and non-living things. **2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)** - Use the whiteboard to outline the main characteristics of living things: growth, reproduction, metabolism, response to stimuli, and cell structure. - Discuss each characteristic in detail with examples (e.g., plants grow towards light, animals respond to their environment). - Highlight the absence of these characteristics in non-living things (e.g., a rock does not grow or reproduce). **3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)** - Divide the students into small groups and provide each group with pictures and samples of various objects. - Ask each group to classify the objects into living and non-living categories using the characteristics discussed. - Walk around the classroom to assist and guide the groups as needed. **4. Group Activity and Discussion (10 minutes)** - After the classification activity, bring the class together and allow each group to present their findings. - Discuss any discrepancies and allow other groups to add their insights. - Summarize the key points of the discussion, emphasizing that living things have certain characteristics that non-living things do not. **5. Independent Practice (5 minutes)** - Distribute a worksheet that includes various objects and ask students to individually classify them as living or non-living. - Include a few trickier examples to challenge the students' understanding. **6. Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Recap the main points of the lesson: characteristics of living things, how to differentiate between living and non-living things, and the role of living things in ecosystems. - Answer any remaining questions from the students. **7. Homework Assignment:** - Ask students to observe their surroundings at home and make a list of 10 living and 10 non-living things. They should use the characteristics discussed in class to justify their classifications. **Assessment:** - Evaluate students based on their participation in the group activity and their performance on the worksheet. - Review the homework assignment for understanding and accuracy. ### Adaptations for Diverse Learners: - Provide visual aids and hands-on materials to cater to different learning styles. - Offer extra help for students who may have difficulties with the concepts. - Pair up students so they can help each other succeed in the activities. ### Reflection: - After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. - Note students who may need additional support and plan for follow-up sessions as necessary.