Living Things and their Environment

Plants - Characteristics of plants as living things

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify plants as living things
- Explain that plants grow
- Show appreciation for plants in the environment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for information from print and non-print materials on characteristics of plants as living things and discuss with peers
- Take a walk in the school compound and adjacent environment to observe, discuss and record evidence that plants: grow, reproduce, remove waste, respond to changes in their environment and die

Why are plants grouped as living things?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 2
- Digital resources
- Internet access
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 3
- Bean seeds
- Soil
- Ruler
- Small tin
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 4
- Fresh green leaves
- Clear container
- Water
- Small stones
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 6
- Various plant specimens
- Pictures of plants with seeds
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 7
- Pictures of plants
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 8
- Pictures of plants showing movement
- Potted plants
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 9
- Sensitive plants if available
- Pictures of plants responding to stimuli

- Observation - Oral questions

Living Things and their Environment

Plants - Characteristics of plants as living things
Plants - Functions of external parts of plants
Plants - Functions of external parts of plants
Plants - Functions of external parts of plants
Plants - The need to care for plants
Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things
Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things
Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain that plants die
- Identify factors that cause plants to die
- Show concern for plant life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of living and dead plants
- Discuss factors that cause plants to die
- Identify signs of dying plants

Why do plants die?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 10
- Pictures of living and dead plants
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 13
- Small plants
- Gloves
- Water
- Digital devices
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 15
- Young plants
- Colored water
- Clear container
- Sharp knife (for teacher use only)
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 16
- Various plant stems
- Pictures of plants
- Sugarcane (if available)
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 18
- Plant leaves
- Transparent polythene bags
- Potted plants
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 25
- Exercise books
- Pens
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 26
- Pictures of different animals feeding
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 27
- Pictures showing animal growth

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Living Things and their Environment

Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things
Animals - Vertebrates and invertebrates

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Demonstrate that animals breathe
- Explain the breathing process in animals
- Value oxygen as essential for animal life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct an activity to observe chest movement during breathing
- Discuss the movement of the chest during breathing in and out
- Explain that animals breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide

How do animals breathe?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 28
- Pictures showing breathing in animals
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 29
- Pictures of animals and their young ones
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 30
- Pictures showing waste removal in animals
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 31
- Pictures of animals showing different movements
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 32
- Pictures of animals responding to environmental changes
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 33
- Pictures of living and dead animals
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 34
- Charts with pictures of animals

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Living Things and their Environment

Animals - Vertebrates and invertebrates
Animals - The need to care for animals
Animals - Project: Portfolio of vertebrates and invertebrates
Human Digestive System - Parts of the human digestive system
Human Digestive System - Parts of the human digestive system
Human Digestive System - Parts of the human digestive system
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system (dental hygiene)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Classify animals as vertebrates or invertebrates
- Identify examples of vertebrates and invertebrates
- Show interest in animal classification

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of different animals
- Group animals as vertebrates or invertebrates
- Complete a table to classify animals
- Compare findings with classmates

How do we classify animals as vertebrates or invertebrates?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 35
- Pictures of various animals
- Chart showing animal classification
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 37
- Pictures showing animal care
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 39
- Exercise book
- Glue
- Scissors
- Pictures of animals
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 41
- Pictures showing digestion process
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 42
- Chart showing human digestive system
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 43
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 44
- Toothbrush
- Charts showing dental hygiene
- Pictures showing teeth brushing

- Observation - Written assignments

Living Things and their Environment

Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system (dental hygiene)
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system (deworming)
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system (deworming)
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system (healthy eating)
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system (healthy eating)
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system
Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system
Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system
Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system
Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system
Human Digestive System - Importance of a healthy human digestive system

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Practice proper dental hygiene
- Explain ways to care for teeth and gums
- Value regular dental checkups

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Demonstrate proper teeth brushing technique
- Discuss foods that are healthy for teeth
- Explain the importance of visiting a dentist regularly
- Make a poster on dental hygiene

How do we take care of our teeth and gums?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 45
- Toothbrush or chewed stick
- Toothpaste or salt
- Clean water
- Manila paper
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 46
- Pictures of different types of worms
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 47
- Pictures showing worm prevention
- Invited medical officer (if possible)
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 48
- Pictures of different types of food
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 49
- Pictures of different food groups
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 50
- Chart showing healthy digestive practices
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 51
- Poster showing digestive system symptoms
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 52
- Story about digestive problems
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 53
- Pictures showing digestive system problems
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 54
- Role-play materials
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 55
- Chart showing digestive system functions

- Observation - Demonstration - Project work