Materials · JHS1 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.1.3 - Discuss the importance of specific solids to life

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five different solids in their immediate environment and state how each one supports the survival of humans or other life forms.
Explain why certain solid materials, such as soil, rocks, wood, and metals, are essential for human survival and the survival of other living things.
Use information gathered from the internet or other sources to explain why it is important to preserve useful solid materials in the environment.
Create a model of a useful object from solid materials and present a short explanation of how the object supports life.
Make a judgement about a scenario where a solid material is being wasted or destroyed, and give reasons for their viewpoint.

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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: B7.1.1.1.3 - Discuss the importance of specific solids to life
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. Identify solids in the environment that support the survival of humans and other life forms.
2. Use a search on the internet to obtain information to explain the need to preserve useful solid materials in the environment for life.
3. Model objects from solid materials that can be useful to humans and other life forms.