Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of movement in living things. Explain how animals and plants move in unique ways, setting the stage for exploration.
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Living Things Move
Learning Objectives
- Identify different ways animals move, such as crawling, walking, running, swimming, and flying.
- Understand that some plants can move their parts, like the Venus fly trap and mimosa plant.
- Recognize that living things, including animals and plants, have unique ways of moving or responding to their environment.
- Explore examples of animal movement, including how cheetahs run as fast as a speeding car.
- Describe how plants, despite being stationary, can show movement in their parts.
Introduction and Hook
Direct Instruction
Discuss the various ways animals move, such as crawling, walking, running, swimming, and flying. Highlight examples like cheetahs running as fast as a speeding car.
Introduce the concept of plant movement, using examples like the Venus fly trap and mimosa plant.
Guided Exploration
Watch the video 'Living and Non-living Things – Can you tell the difference?' to understand the characteristics of living things, including movement.
Engage students in a discussion about how plants, despite being stationary, can show movement in their parts.
Hands-On Activity
Conduct a classification activity where students sort images or objects into categories based on how they move.
Use the assessment 'How Animals Move' to reinforce learning by having students classify animals based on their movement types.
Independent Practice
Assign students to observe and record different ways animals move in their environment, encouraging them to note any unique movements.
Check for Understanding
Use the assessment 'What Are Living Things?' to evaluate students' understanding of the characteristics of living things, including movement.
Review and Reflection
Facilitate a class discussion to reflect on the different ways living things move and how these movements help them survive in their environments.
Assessment and Extension
Administer the quiz to assess comprehension of the lesson's concepts.
Try the QuizFor further exploration, use the assessment 'Do Plants Need Sunlight?' to connect plant movement with their growth needs.
