Lesson Plan

Time | Activity | Materials Needed

5 - 10 min | Introduction | Whiteboard, markers 10 - 15 min | Explanation | Whiteboard, markers, computer & speaker, objects representing each material 15 - 20 min | Demonstration & Discussion | Whiteboard, markers, computer & speaker, objects representing each material, everyday materials 20 - 25 min | Practical Activity | Whiteboard, markers, computer & speakers, iPad, objects representing each material, everyday materials 25 - 30 min | Conclusion | Whiteboard

Objective:

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to identify and describe different materials, explain their properties and experiment with different materials.

Introduction (5-10 min):

Introduce the topic by asking students what they know about materials and their properties. Write down ideas and new vocabulary on the board.

Explanation (10-15 min):

Explain that materials are things that we find around us, usually in the form of solids, liquids, and gases. Explain the different properties of materials, such as hard and soft, flexible and rigid, and waterproof and absorbent. Show examples of different materials and talk about their properties.

Demonstration & Discussion (15-20 min):

Demonstrate how different materials feel and what happens when they are exposed to different situations. Ask the students to give examples of everyday objects made of different materials and explain their properties.

Practical Activity (20-25 min):

Give each student an iPad with a device displaying an image of different materials and ask them to select one material and explain its properties. Let them discuss their findings in small groups.

Conclusion (25-30min):

Summarize the class’s learning about materials and ask the students for their conclusion about which materials are best for different scenarios.

Follow-up activities:

Assign students to create models using a variety of materials and explain to the class how their models take advantage of the materials’ properties. Alternatively, assign students to research different materials and explain how they protect or benefit the environment.