Non-Living Things – Basic 1 Basic Science Lesson Note (First Term)

Topic: Understanding Non-Living Things

What are Non-Living Things?

Non-living things are things that cannot grow, move by themselves, eat, or breathe. They are not alive.

Non-living things:

• Do not grow
• Do not eat food
• Do not breathe
• Do not move by themselves
• Do not have babies

Non-Living Things in Our Classroom

Look around your classroom. You can see:

• Desks and chairs – for sitting and writing

• Blackboard – for writing lessons

• Books – for reading and learning

• Pencils and pens – for writing

• Windows and doors – for light and air
• Clock – to tell time

• Bags – to carry our things

Non-Living Things at Home

At home, we have many non-living things:

• Bed – for sleeping

• Table – for eating

• Television – for watching programs

• Plates and cups – for eating and drinking

• Clothes – for wearing
• Toys – for playing

• Soap – for washing

Class Exercise

1. Name three non-living things in your classroom.
2. Is a book living or non-living?
3. Circle the non-living things: tree, chair, cat, spoon, flower
4. What non-living thing do you sleep on at home?