Traditional Multigrade Lesson Plan
Subject: Science
Grade Levels: Grade 3 and Grade 4
Topic: Living and Non-Living Things
Time Allotment: 1 Hour
Teacher: _____________________
Date: ________________________
I. OBJECTIVES
Grade 3
- Cognitive: Identify and name examples of living and non-living things from the
environment.
- Affective: Demonstrate curiosity and interest when learning about things around them.
- Psychomotor: Sort pictures or real items into “living” and “non-living” groups through a
hands-on activity.
Grade 4
- Cognitive: Explain the characteristics that make something living or non-living.
- Affective: Show concern and appreciation for the needs of living things.
- Psychomotor: Create a simple poster or chart showing examples of living and non-living
things in their community.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Living and Non-Living Things
Materials Needed:
- Visual aids (pictures of animals, plants, rocks, toys, etc.)
- Real objects (leaf, toy, rock, plastic cup)
- Flashcards, video clip (optional)
- Manila paper, tape, scissors, markers
Reference:
- Grade 3 & 4 Science Textbooks
- Teacher’s Guide and DEPED Modules
III. PROCEDURE
A. Preparation
Lead the class in prayer.
Greet the students with enthusiasm.
Check attendance while engaging students in friendly small talk.
Brief Review: Ask Grade 3: “Do you remember what a plant needs to grow?” Ask
Grade 4: “Can you recall something we studied about animals last week?”
B. Motivation
Present a covered Mystery Box with mixed items. Let one student from each grade
pull out one object.
Ask guiding questions: “Is this object alive?”, “Can it move on its own?”, “What do
you think it needs to survive, if it’s alive?”
C. Presentation
Show a chart titled “Living vs. Non-Living Things.”
Grade 3: Introduce basic concepts using examples and realia.
Grade 4: Present more in-depth discussion on characteristics like movement,
growth, reproduction, etc.
Use a short video or slideshow if available.
D. Group Activity
Divide the class by grade level.
Grade 3: Sort picture cards into “Living” and “Non-Living.”
Grade 4: Create a mini-poster showing living and non-living things in the
community with explanations.
E. Discussion and Processing
Each group presents briefly.
Ask: “What made you place this in the living group?” and address any
misconceptions.
F. Generalization
Grade 3: Conclude that living things grow, move, and need food.
Grade 4: Summarize that living things have unique characteristics unlike non-living
things.
IV. EVALUATION
Grade 3:
- Worksheet: Cut and paste activity – match pictures to “Living” or “Non-Living” categories.
- Oral quiz: Teacher shows a picture and students respond “Living” or “Non-Living.”
Grade 4:
- Write a paragraph explaining how you know if something is living.
- Identify at least three characteristics and give two examples.
V. ASSIGNMENT
Grade 3:
- Draw and label 2 living and 2 non-living things you can see at home. Label and color them.
- Ask: “Which one is your favorite and why?”
Grade 4:
- Interview a family member: “What living things do we take care of at home?”
- Write 3–5 sentences about how your family helps care for living things.