B1 Science · Term 1 Week 6: Materials

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.1.2.1.2 - Describe and group materials by their appearance (shape, size, colour, texture, mass)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe at least three observable properties (shape, size, colour, texture, mass) of materials collected from the school environment.
Group materials into categories based on one or more observable properties such as big/small, rough/smooth, heavy/light.
Sort a given set of materials using more than one property at a time (for example, red and rough).
Draw and colour at least two materials, showing their actual shape and colour.
Talk about their drawings and explain why they grouped the materials the way they did.

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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: B1.1.2.1.2 - Describe and group materials by their appearance (shape, size, colour, texture, mass)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 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)

- Collect different materials from the school environment and bring them to class.
- Learners describe the appearance of the materials (in terms of colour, size, feel, length etc.).
- Group materials based on their observable properties such as shape, size (big/small), colour, texture ('rough', 'smooth', 'sticky' and 'grainy' ) , mass (heavy / light).
- Draw and colour several objects/ materials based on their appearance such as colour and shape.
- Display their drawings for class observation and talk about them.
- Relate the lesson with everyday experiences (appearance and properties of common items).