Exploring science CIE Lower Characteristics of living things Lesson

Dive into the fascinating world of biology with “Characteristics of Living Organisms: The Identification Challenge,” an engaging and insightful lesson designed for the KS3 science curriculum. This detailed exploration, aligning with both the CIE Lower Secondary and Exploring Science guidelines, guides students through the foundational understanding of what defines living entities through a variety of interactive activities and critical thinking challenges.

Lesson Highlights:

Starter Activity: Engage students right from the start with a simple yet effective classification task, where they determine the status of various objects as living or non-living, using a mnemonic to aid their memory.

WALT (We Are Learning To): Focus on identifying the 7 life processes that distinguish living things, an essential skill for budding scientists.

Interactive Learning: Through a structured activity, students watch an educational video and answer pertinent questions, reinforcing their learning and understanding of biological concepts.

Deep Dive into MRS GREN: Students delve into the mnemonic MRS GREN to explore the processes of Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, and Nutrition, solidifying their understanding with practical examples.

Critical Thinking Challenge: Students are prompted to debate and discuss scenarios, such as whether robots could be considered living, enhancing their analytical and reasoning skills.

Assessment and Reflection: A variety of self-assessment opportunities with a green pen technique encourage students to reflect on their understanding and learning progress.

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