seven life processes grade 5 science second lesson.pptx

Grade 5 edexcel syllabus chapter 1

1. Title: Understanding the Seven Life Processes

2. ·  Objectives: o  Relate to all seven life processes clearly. o  Understand how non-living things may show one or two processes but not all.

3. ·  Question:  What are the seven life processes? ·  Activity:  Quick think-pair-share (students discuss with a partner for 1 minute)

4. Life processes are essential functions that all living organisms perform. They help us understand what it means to be alive. Each process plays a crucial role in growth, survival, and reproduction.

5. Explanation of Life Processes o  Movement:  Definition and example (e.g., plants growing towards light) o  Respiration:  Importance and example (e.g., breathing in humans) o  Sensitivity:  How living things respond to stimuli (e.g., plants bending towards light) o  Nutrition:  How organisms obtain food (e.g., photosynthesis in plants) o  Excretion:  Removal of waste (e.g., sweating in humans) o  Reproduction:  How living things produce offspring (e.g., seeds) o  Growth:  Change in size/shape (e.g., a baby growing into an adult)

6. Movement Definition: The ability of an organism to change its position or place. Examples: Animals walking, running, or flying. Plants bending towards light (phototropism).

7. Respiration Definition: The process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide to produce energy. Examples: Humans and animals breathing. Plants exchanging gases during photosynthesis.

8. S ensitivity Definition: The ability of an organism to respond to stimuli in its environment. Examples: A dog reacting to a sound. Plants responding to touch or light.

9. Nutrition Definition: The process of obtaining and using food for energy and growth. Examples: Humans eating fruits and vegetables. Plants using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food through photosynthesis.

10. Excretion Definition: The process of removing waste products from the body. Examples: Humans sweating or urinating. Plants releasing oxygen and shedding leaves.

11. Reproduction Definition: The process by which living organisms produce new individuals. Examples: Animals giving birth or laying eggs. Plants producing seeds or spores.

12. Growth Definition: The process of becoming larger or more complex. Examples: A baby growing into an adult. A seed sprouting into a plant.

13. Non-Living Things Mimicking Life Processes ·  Discussion Points: o  Example of wind for movement o  Example of plants responding to light ·  Activity:  Think about and write down examples of non-living things that mimic life processes.

14. Hands-On Exploration Activity ·  Activity Instructions: o  Work in pairs to rotate through stations. o  Note observations about each life process. o  Discuss if non-living things at the station exhibit any life processes. ·  Time:  15 minutes

15. Group Reflection ·  Discussion Questions: o  Which life processes were easiest to observe? o  Did you find any non-living examples that mimic living processes? ·  Activity:  Group discussion (5 minutes)

16. C onclusion and Takeaways ·  Summary:  Recap the seven life processes and key findings from the exploration. ·  Question:  How can we observe life processes in our daily lives? ·  Image:  Encourage students to think of examples in nature around them.

17. Thank you  Great job today! Remember to observe life processes in your environment.