B1 Science · Term 1 Week 5: Materials

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.1.2.1.1 - Identify and name a variety of everyday materials in their immediate environment

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five different materials found in their school compound or home environment.
Name materials such as wood, plastic, soil, metal, glass, textile, water and stone correctly.
Sort collected materials into groups based on what they are made of.
Explain briefly why they placed each material in a particular group.
Mention one everyday use of at least three materials they have identified.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Materials (1.2)
Content standard: B1.1.2.1 - Recognise materials as important resources for providing human needs
Indicator: B1.1.2.1.1 - Identify and name a variety of everyday materials in their immediate environment
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 22
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Teacher engages learners with questions about metals, wood, plastics, soil, glass, textiles, water and stone they see around the playground and other places outside the school or engages learners to go on nature walk and observe and collect materials present in their environment.
- In groups, learners observe, sort, identify and name materials collected such as wood, plastic, soil, metals glass, textile, water and stone; and explain the basis of their classification.
- Reflect on what they have learnt and relate the lesson to everyday uses of the materials.
NB: Teacher should build a stock of materials into a science corner to annul any shortages.