JHS1 Science · Term 1 Week 1: Materials

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.1.1 - Classify materials into liquids, solids and gases

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Sort at least 10 materials collected from their environment into solids, liquids and gases with 100% accuracy.
Complete a table recording the texture, appearance, colour and shape of at least 5 different materials.
State at least two distinguishing properties of each state of matter (solids, liquids and gases).
Give at least three examples of solids, liquids and gases found in their own homes, school or community.
Explain, using their own words, the difference between how particles behave in a solid, liquid and gas.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Materials (1.1)
Content standard: B7.1.1.1 - Recognise materials as important resources for providing human needs
Indicator: B7.1.1.1.1 - Classify materials into liquids, solids and gases
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 2
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Create and complete a table to record the texture, appearance, colour and shape of a group of materials assembled from the environment.
2. Group materials into liquids, solids and gases.
3. Discuss the differences among liquids, solids and gases.
4. Give examples of solids, liquids and gases that can be identified from your environment