Primary Five Third Term Basic Science Lesson Note

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WEEK 2

TOPIC: MATERIALS

SUBTOPIC: MEANING, TYPES, AND IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIALS

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1. Define materials
2. Identify the materials used in technology
3. List types of materials
4. State what materials are used.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Wood
• Plastic
• Oil
• Rag
• Piece of metal

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Scheme of work
• All relevant materials
• 9-Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Online information

BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

MEANING OF MATERIALS

Material is a substance or mixture of substances that constitute an object. Materials can be pure or impure, living or non-living matter.

Materials can be classified based on their physical and chemical properties, or on their geographical origin or biological function. Materials are resources used in making products of technology.

TYPES OF MATERIALS

1. Wood materials
2. Plastic materials
3. Metal materials

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS MADE FROM WOOD MATERIALS

Products made from wood materials are bows and arrows, shelters, furniture, doors and windows bridges, electric poles etc.

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS MADE FROM PLASTIC MATERIALS

Products made from plastic materials include the following: rulers, toothbrushes, electronics, shirts and blouses buttons, plastic pipes, buckets etc

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS MADE FROM METAL MATERIALS

Products made from metal materials are pipes, roofing sheets, cylinders, pots, spoons, containers, bolts and nuts etc

USES OF WOOD MATERIALS

1. Wood materials are used for home construction. Domestic constructions made out of wood were popular many years ago and are still widely used.
2. It is used for making fences and decorating gardens
3. It is used for making utensils
4. It is used for creating art
5. It is used for making musical instruments
6. It is used for making sports equipment and toys

STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES

The Teacher revises the previous week’s lesson.

The Teacher introduces the new topic.

The Teacher explains the note in detail.

The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.

The Teacher evaluates the pupils.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1. Define materials
2. Identify the materials used in technology
3. List types of materials
4. State what materials are used for

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION)

Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.

ASSIGNMENT

List and explain materials used for making products of technology.

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