Materials · B3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.1.2.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding that an object is made of one or more materials

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between an object and the material or materials it is made from, using examples from the classroom and home.
Identify at least two different materials that make up a single everyday object, such as a pencil, mobile phone, or football.
Sort a collection of objects according to the materials they are made from, such as wood, metal, glass, plastic, and cloth.
Explain in simple words that most objects we use every day are made of more than one material.
Work in small groups to list objects and name the materials used to make them, presenting their findings to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Materials (1.2)
Content standard: B3.1.2.1 - Recognise materials as important resources for providing human needs
Indicator: B3.1.2.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding that an object is made of one or more materials
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 1-3), 2019, p. 51
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Display objects such as computer, football, clothes, mobile phone, pencils etc.
- Provide materials such as glass, plastics, wood, metals etc.
- Assist learners to identify that an object such as computer is made up of materials such as plastics, glass and metals.
- Engage learners to give examples of objects and the materials used to make them
- Do more activities with learners to build the concepts of objects and materials.