JHS1 Science · Term 1 Week 1: Materials

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.1.2 - Discuss the importance of liquids in the life of humans

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least five ways liquids are important to human life, with reference to drinking, cooking, cleaning, farming and health.
Explain what would happen to humans and their activities if liquids such as water were not available or preserved.
Work in mixed groups to describe practical ways of preserving liquids for human use in their homes and community.
Record and categorise the liquids they observe being used in their community over a period of one day.
Present a short report on the importance of liquids, using accurate information gathered from the internet or other sources provided by the teacher.

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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: B7.1.1.1.2 - Discuss the importance of liquids in the life of humans
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. 3
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Present a report on the importance of liquids to human life using the internet to search for information
2. In groups of 3 or 4 let learners describe the need to preserve liquids for human use. Note the grouping should be mixed sex unless it is one sex school
3. Record liquids they see being used in their community.