Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and differentiate between living and non-living things.

Materials and Prep

• Chart paper or whiteboard
• Markers or chalk
• Pictures or flashcards of various living and non-living things

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a basic understanding of what living and non-living things are.

Activities

1. Introduction: Begin by asking the student what they think living and non-living things are. Write their responses on the chart paper or whiteboard.

2. Sorting Activity: Show the pictures or flashcards of different objects and ask the student to sort them into two categories - living and non-living. Discuss their choices and reasons behind them.

3. Discussion: Engage in a conversation about the characteristics of living things. Talk about how living things grow, reproduce, need food and water, and respond to their environment.

4. Review: Go back to the initial list of student responses and correct any misconceptions or add new information based on the discussion. Emphasize the key differences between living and non-living things.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Living things are things that are alive, like plants, animals, and people. They can move, grow, and reproduce."
• "Non-living things are things that are not alive, like rocks, toys, and chairs. They cannot move, grow, or reproduce."
• "Living things need food and water to survive. Just like we eat and drink to stay healthy, plants and animals also have their own ways of getting the things they need."
• "Living things can respond to their environment. For example, if it's too hot outside, we sweat to cool down. Plants can also bend towards the sun to get more sunlight."
• "Non-living things don't need food, water, or air to survive. They stay the same unless someone or something changes them."