Characteristics of Living and Non-Living Things

Teacher Jonathan introduces Grade 4 Science and Technology on living and non-living things. The lesson covers characteristics of living things such as movement, breathing, growth, feeding, reproduction, waste removal, and death. Students are encouraged to differentiate between living and non-living things through examples and group activities.

What is the main topic of the lesson introduced by Teacher Jonathan?

• The water cycle

• Basic mathematics

• Characteristics of living and non-living things

• The solar system

Why are things grouped into living and non-living categories?

• Because living things have life and non-living things do not

• Because non-living things are heavier

• Because living things are colorful

• Because living things are smaller

Which characteristic is NOT associated with living things?

• They breathe

• They move

• They are made of plastic

• They grow

What is an example of a living thing mentioned in the lesson?

• A rock

• A hen

• A chair

• A car

How do living things obtain energy?

• By sitting still

• By feeding

• By sleeping

• By being in the sun

What is a key feature of living things related to their lifecycle?

• They never change

• They are always old

• They reproduce

• They are always young

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• They remove waste

• They are always stationary

• They die

• They respond to the environment

What is the opposite characteristic of living things in non-living things?

• Non-living things reproduce

• Non-living things grow

• Non-living things do not respond to environmental changes

• Non-living things breathe

What activity were the students asked to do at the end of the lesson?

• Draw a picture

• Write an essay

• Highlight differences between living and non-living things

• Solve a math problem

What marks the end of the lesson?

• A song

• A dance

• A question session

• A group activity