B6 Science · Term 1 Week 3: Materials

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.2.1.2 - Investigate the uses of metals in everyday life and link the uses to their properties

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five different metal objects found in their homes, school, or community and name the metal each is made from.
Describe the uses of common metals such as iron, aluminium, copper, and gold in everyday life.
Explain how the properties of a metal (for example, conductivity, malleability, or strength) determine its use in a given object.
Match metal objects to their properties in a table or discussion, giving reasons for each match.
Work in groups to present findings on metal uses, communicating their ideas clearly to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Materials (1.2)
Content standard: B6.1.2.1 - Recognise materials as important resources for providing human needs
Indicator: B6.1.2.1.2 - Investigate the uses of metals in everyday life and link the uses to their properties
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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 4-6), 2019, p. 35
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Display different objects made from metals.
- Engage learners in groups to write names of the objects and present their answers in class.
- Learners, through discussion, come out with uses of metals by observing the objects displayed in class or from a video (these include farm tools, jewellery, ornaments, cars, bridges, metallic spoons).
- Link the use of the metal to its property, e.g. copper is used to make wires because it conducts electricity, aluminium is used to make roofing sheets because it is malleable.
- Relate the lesson to everyday life to promote curiosity.