Primary Science Syllabus

Substrand: "1.1 Living and Non-living Things"

Subject: Primary Science Year: 1
Strand 1: Life and Living

Substrand: "1.1 Living and Non-living Things" (32 periods)

There are living things and non-living things all around us. Some examples of living things are plants and animals. Examples of non-living things are soil and water. Living things have characteristics that non- living things do not have. Living things can breathe, need food and water. Human beings are living things. They need water, food and air to live.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

1.1.1 know that living things need air, water and food (k)

1.1.1.1 name three basic needs of living things, (water, food and air)

1.1.2 understand that living things can move and grow (u)

1.1.2.1 explain that living things can move and grow
1.1.2.2 give examples of three living things from the surroundings

1.1.3 appreciate that there are living things and non-living things in our surroundings (v)

1.1.3.1 identify and sort living things and non-living things according to their groups

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