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Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 4

Objective: The learners demonstrate the understanding of grouping materials


based on their properties

Learning within and across curriculum:

- Within:

1) Mathematics: Sorting and classifying objects can be related to grouping materials


based on their properties, which involves categorization and organization.

2) Language Arts: Describing the properties of materials and using adjectives to


differentiate them can enhance vocabulary and language skills.

3) Social Studies: Understanding the historical and cultural significance of materials


used in different societies can broaden the perspective on material properties.

Review Motivation:

[Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing]

[Instructional Materials: Images of various materials]

Engaging Activity 1 - Storytelling about different materials and their unique properties

Engaging Activity 2 - Brainstorming session on how materials are used in everyday


life

Engaging Activity 3 - Picture Analysis of various materials and their purposes

Activity 1: Material Mix-Up


[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials - Assorted materials (e.g., paper, plastic, metal, fabric)

Significance - To develop students' ability to categorize materials based on their


properties

Instructions -

1) Present the materials to students and ask them to group them based on
properties (color, texture, flexibility, etc.)

2) Discuss the reasons behind their grouping decisions

3) Evaluate the accuracy of their groupings

Rubric

- Accuracy of Material Grouping - 10 pts

- Justification of Grouping Decisions - 10 pts

- Participation in Group Discussion - 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) How did you decide which materials belonged in the same group?

2) Why is it important to group materials based on their properties?

3) Can you think of any real-life examples where materials are grouped this way?

Activity 2: Mystery Material Challenge


[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]

Materials - Mystery materials concealed in boxes

Significance - Encourages students to use their observation and deduction skills to


identify materials based on properties

Instructions -

1) Students will feel the materials inside the boxes without seeing them and describe
their properties to guess what they are

2) Students will discuss their guesses and reasoning with their peers

3) Students will reveal the materials and compare their guesses with the actual
properties

Rubric

- Accuracy of Material Identification - 15 pts

- Explanation of Reasoning - 10 pts

- Collaboration with Peers - 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) How did you use your sense of touch to identify the mystery materials?

2) What strategies did you use to make your guesses?

3) How did discussing with your peers help in identifying the materials?

Inclusive Activity 3: Material Scavenger Hunt


[Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning]

Materials - None

Significance - Encourages students to observe and identify materials in their


surroundings

Instructions -

1) Students will explore their environment and identify different materials based on
their properties

2) Students will record their findings and share them with the class

3) Students will discuss the importance of recognizing materials in everyday life

Rubric

- Number of Materials Identified - 10 pts

- Accuracy of Material Descriptions - 10 pts

- Participation in Class Discussion - 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What properties did you observe in the materials you found during the scavenger
hunt?

2) How did the scavenger hunt help you understand the properties of different
materials?

3) Why is it important to be able to recognize materials in your surroundings?

ANALYSIS:

Activity 1 - Students showed good understanding of material properties and effective


collaboration in grouping materials.

Activity 2 - Students demonstrated keen observation skills and critical thinking in


identifying mystery materials.

Activity 3 - Students actively engaged in hands-on learning and shared their findings
with peers.
ABSTRACTION:

Students understand that materials can be grouped based on their properties, such
as color, texture, and flexibility, to help categorize and organize them effectively. By
recognizing patterns and rules in material properties, students can deepen their
understanding and apply this knowledge in various contexts.

Supporting Material 1 - "Materials and their Properties" - A simple guidebook for


students to explore different material properties and how they are categorized.

Supporting Material 2 - "The Science of Sorting" - An interactive online resource that


allows students to practice sorting materials based on their properties.

APPLICATION:

[Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning]

Task 1 - Students will create a poster showcasing different materials and their
properties, explaining how they are grouped.

Task 2 - Students will conduct a simple science experiment to test the properties of
different materials and record their observations.

ASSESSMENT:

[Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification]

[Instructional Materials: Flashcards with material properties]

Question 1 - How can you group materials based on their properties?

Question 2 - Why is it important to understand the properties of different materials?

Question 3 - Can you think of a real-life situation where grouping materials based on
properties is essential?
H.O.T.S.:

Question 1 - Explain how you would design an experiment to test the properties of
unknown materials.

Answer 1 - This question assesses the student's ability to formulate a hypothesis and
design a scientific investigation.

Question 2 - Compare and contrast the properties of two different materials and
explain their significance in everyday life.

Answer 2 - This question evaluates the student's analytical thinking and ability to
apply material properties to practical situations.

Question 3 - Predict how the properties of a material can affect its uses in various
industries and provide examples.

Answer 3 - This question tests the student's critical thinking skills in linking material
properties to real-world applications.

Assignment:

1) Design a sorting game using everyday objects to teach younger students about
material properties.

2) Write a short story where the characters must use their knowledge of material
properties to solve a problem.

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