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Identifying Important Keywords in the Primary 3 Science Topic of ‘Living and Non-Living Things'

Updated: Jun 20, 2023


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Science can be a fascinating subject, and Primary 3 students are just beginning to explore the world around them through the lens of science. One of the topics covered in Primary 3 science is living and nonliving things, which is a fundamental concept that helps students understand the characteristics of different organisms and their environments.


In addition, students can further enhance their performance by developing their science answering techniques. This includes strategies such as understanding the structure of the question, breaking down complex problems into simpler parts, and practising with past papers. By combining a strong grasp of important keywords with effective answering techniques, students can excel in this topic and achieve their academic goals.


In this blog, we will explore the important keywords related to living and non living things in Primary 3 science. We will discuss why these keywords are important, and how they can be used to answer questions about living and non living things. So, if you want to help your child succeed in Primary 3 science and build a strong foundation for their future studies, then keep reading and discover the important keywords for living and non living things!


Using Science Concepts to Solve MCQ and Keywords as Condensed Points to Explain OEQ



Using Science Concepts to Solve MCQ and Keywords

Primary 3 science is an exciting subject that introduces students to the world of living and non-living things. Students must understand scientific concepts and use them as keywords if they want to do well on multiple-choice questions (MCQ) and open-ended questions (OEQ) about living and nonliving things.


By figuring out which keywords are important and which ones aren't, students in primary 3 can focus on the main ideas being tested and have a better chance of choosing the right answer in MCQs. Moreover, using scientific concepts as keywords in OEQs can help them structure their answers to demonstrate a deep understanding of living and non-living things, thus earning more points.


Below are the concepts and keywords students need to know about living and non living things:


4 main characteristics of living things

  • They need air, food and water to survive

  • They can grow

  • They can reproduce

  • They can respond to changes around them

Non living things can be classified into 2 groups

  • Once alive

  • Never alive

A Clear Understanding of Concepts Will Allow Students to Differentiate the Rights From the Wrongs in the Question


Below is an example of how we use concepts to solve problems about living and non living things. Based on the example MCQ question below, A and C are characteristics of non living things as it does not exhibit the 4 main characteristics of living things. Water flowing, as mentioned in Option A, is not a response to external influence or changes around them.


Similarly, in option C, the increase in the size of a balloon is not an indication of growth. On the other hand, option B exemplifies that there is reproduction involved as the number of buffaloes increases, while option D showcases living things grow as the kitten becomes heavier over time. By understanding these characteristics, students can distinguish between living organisms and nonliving things.


Differentiate the Rights From the Wrongs in the Question


Relating Parts of the Passage to Concepts and Using Keywords as a Demonstration of High Mastery of Concepts


In this open-ended question (OEQ), students have to find the parts of the passage that relate to the topic, which in this case is the characteristics of living things. For instance, the part where "the leaves folded together after Clarissa touched them" is a clear indication of the concept of how living things respond to changes in their surroundings. Also, the fact that there are many of the same kind of plants growing around the first one shows that they can reproduce.


Using Keywords as a Demonstration of High Mastery of Concepts


When explaining Part b, students who can identify the specific parts of the passage that suggest "responds to changes around it" and "reproduction" can use these keywords to showcase their profound comprehension of science concepts in a concise manner, without the need for lengthy and elaborate explanations.


In conclusion, identifying important keywords related to living and non-living things is crucial for Primary 3 students to excel in their science studies. By understanding these keywords and concepts, students can answer multiple-choice and open-ended questions more effectively and efficiently, and build a deeper understanding of the characteristics of living things and non-living things.


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