Second Term Basic Science revision for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: Second Term
Week: 11
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Basic Science
Curriculum Theme: Revision
Focal competence: Consolidating the term’s stated competencies
Skills:

• Applying curriculum skills taught during the term

Previous Lesson: Activities involving the use of energy
Topic: Revision
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall key definitions and facts from the second term.
• Identify examples of living and non-living things.
• State the functions of different sense organs.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in revision activities.
• Appreciate the importance of reviewing learned topics.

Psychomotor Domain

• Correctly answer revision questions orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic science concepts through simple tasks.

Social Domain

• Work cooperatively during group revision exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable Basic Science textbook for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pupils’ classwork and approved learning materials
• Flashcards showing pictures of body parts, sense organs, living/non-living things
• Charts illustrating different types of animals and plants
• Whiteboard and markers or chalkboard and chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is important for Primary 1 pupils to reinforce their understanding of all the Basic Science topics covered in the second term. It helps to identify and correct any areas of difficulty or misconceptions, ensuring that pupils have a strong foundation before moving to new concepts. Regular revision builds confidence and prepares pupils for future assessments.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have already been taught and have some understanding of the Basic Science topics covered in Weeks 1-10 of the second term.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision of Second Term Basic Science Topics

1. Parts of the Body

The human body has many parts, and each part helps us to do different things. We use our body parts every day.

1. Head: The top part of our body.
2. Eyes: Used for seeing.
3. Nose: Used for smelling.
4. Mouth: Used for eating and speaking.
5. Ears: Used for hearing.
6. Hands: Used for holding, writing, and eating.
7. Legs: Used for walking, running, and kicking.

2. Sense Organs

Our sense organs help us to know what is happening around us. We have five main sense organs.

1. Eyes: Help us to see.
2. Ears: Help us to hear.
3. Nose: Helps us to smell.
4. Tongue: Helps us to taste.
5. Skin: Helps us to feel (touch, heat, cold, pain).

3. Living and Non-Living Things

Things around us can be grouped into living or non-living.

What are Living Things?

Living things are things that can grow, move on their own, eat, breathe, and reproduce (have young ones).

1. Examples of Living Things:
   1. Humans (people)
   2. Animals (dog, cat, bird)
   3. Plants (tree, flower, grass)

What are Non-Living Things?

Non-living things are things that cannot grow, move on their own, eat, breathe, or reproduce.

1. Examples of Non-Living Things:
   1. Stone
   2. Table
   3. Car
   4. Book

4. Animals

Animals are living things that can be found in different places. Some animals live with us, and some live in the bush.

1. Domestic Animals: These are animals that live with humans and are useful to us.
   1. Examples: Dog, Cat, Goat, Chicken, Cow.
2. Wild Animals: These are animals that live in the bush or forest and are not tamed.
   1. Examples: Lion, Elephant, Tiger, Snake.

5. Plants

Plants are living things that grow from the soil. They are very important to us.

1. Parts of a Plant:
   1. Root
   2. Stem
   3. Leaf
   4. Flower
   5. Fruit
2. Uses of Plants:
   1. They give us food (fruits, vegetables).
   2. They give us shelter.
   3. They give us medicine.
   4. They make the air fresh.

6. Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene means keeping our body clean to stay healthy and prevent sickness.

1. Ways to Keep Clean:
   1. Bathing daily with soap and water.
   2. Washing hands before eating and after using the toilet.
   3. Brushing teeth twice a day.
   4. Combing our hair.
   5. Wearing clean clothes.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation, Guided Practice, Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and tells them that today’s lesson will be a revision of all the topics they learned in Basic Science during the second term. The teacher asks pupils to mention some of the topics they remember learning.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher and mention topics like “parts of the body,” “sense organs,” “animals,” and “plants.”

Learning Point: Recalling previous topics

Step 2: Revision of Parts of the Body and Sense Organs

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Oral Revision/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a quick revision of the parts of the body and sense organs. The teacher points to different body parts and asks pupils to name them and state their functions. The teacher uses flashcards of sense organs to prompt recall.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name body parts and their functions. They identify sense organs from flashcards and state what each is used for.

Learning Point: Body parts and senses

Step 3: Revision of Living and Non-Living Things

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Discussion/Categorisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to define living and non-living things. The teacher then gives examples of various items (e.g., a chair, a dog, a plant, a stone) and asks pupils to classify them as living or non-living, explaining their reasons.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils define living and non-living things and classify given examples, explaining why each is living or non-living.

Learning Point: Classifying living/non-living

Step 4: Revision of Animals and Plants

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Question and Answer/Examples

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises the topic of animals by asking pupils to name domestic and wild animals. The teacher then moves to plants, asking pupils to name parts of a plant and mention some uses of plants.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name different types of animals, parts of plants, and state their uses.

Learning Point: Animal and plant knowledge

Step 5: Revision of Personal Hygiene

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils what personal hygiene means and why it is important. The teacher then asks pupils to demonstrate or mention ways they keep themselves clean daily.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils explain personal hygiene and mention or demonstrate ways to keep clean, such as washing hands or brushing teeth.

Learning Point: Importance of hygiene

Step 6: Addressing Misconceptions and Practice

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Error Correction/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: Based on observations from previous classwork or the revision activities, the teacher addresses common misconceptions (e.g., confusing functions of sense organs, misclassifying living/non-living things). The teacher provides short oral or written practice tasks to reinforce correct understanding.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify their errors, practise weak areas, and correct misconceptions with teacher guidance.

Learning Point: Correcting misconceptions

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Name two parts of your body.
2. What do you use your eyes for?
3. Give one example of a living thing and one example of a non-living thing.
4. Name one domestic animal.
5. Mention one way to keep your body clean.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Core knowledge recall

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarises the main topics revised, commends the pupils for their participation, and encourages them to continue reviewing their notes at home. The teacher reminds them that regular revision helps them remember what they have learned.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and acknowledge the importance of continuous revision.

Learning Point: Consolidating term’s learning

Lesson Keywords

• Revision – Reviewing learned topics to remember them.
• Body parts – Different sections of the human body.
• Sense organs – Parts of the body that help us to feel, see, hear, smell, and taste.
• Living things – Things that can grow, move, eat, and breathe.
• Non-living things – Things that cannot grow, move, eat, or breathe.
• Hygiene – Keeping clean to stay healthy.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one support during revision activities, using simpler language and more visual aids. They will be encouraged to focus on recalling basic definitions and examples. For faster learners, the teacher will pose more challenging questions, asking them to explain concepts in their own words or provide additional examples beyond those discussed in class.

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search YouTube for “Primary 1 Basic Science second term revision” or “Living and Non-Living things for kids”.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, review pupils’ exercise books and classwork from Weeks 1-10 to identify common areas of difficulty or misconceptions. Prepare flashcards or charts for visual aids. Begin the lesson with a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge. During the revision steps, move systematically through the key topics, using a mix of oral questions, short written tasks, and practical demonstrations where appropriate. Pay close attention to pupils’ responses to identify and address any lingering misunderstandings immediately. Encourage all pupils to participate and provide positive reinforcement. The evaluation questions should directly assess the core knowledge and skills revised. Conclude by reiterating the importance of continuous learning and revision.