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Subject: General Science
Semester: 1
Period: 2
Week: 10
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 10
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 10, Period 2
Topic: Force – Meaning and Types
Sub-topic: Push, Pull, Twist, and Squeeze
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• State the meaning of force.
• Identify and demonstrate kinds of force.
• State how force acts on matter.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Matter can be touched, moved, or changed in shape.
Instructional Materials
• Classroom door, ball, chair, rubber band, bottle cap, pictures showing actions.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
• Teacher asks: “What do you do when you want to open a door?”
• Pupils act out answers (push, pull).
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed):
- Teacher begins by asking: “Can you move your chair without touching it? No! What do we use to move things?” (Force). Pupils repeat several times: “Force!”
- Teacher explains simply: “Force is a push or a pull that makes things move, stop, change direction, or change shape.” Pupils repeat: “Force is a push or a pull.”
- Pupils practice different kinds of force with real classroom activities:
- Push: Pupils push their chairs forward or push the classroom door to close it. Teacher explains: “This is push.”
- Pull: Pupils pull their chairs back or pull their friend’s hand gently. Teacher explains: “This is pull.”
- Twist: Pupils twist open and close bottle caps or twist a piece of paper slightly. Teacher explains: “This is twist.”
- Squeeze: Pupils squeeze sponges, rubber balls, or erasers. Teacher explains: “This is squeeze.”
- Teacher shows picture flashcards or real objects for each force (door for push, rope for pull, bottle cap for twist, sponge for squeeze). Pupils identify and name them.
- Pupils go outside (if space allows) to practice with a ball:
- Kicking the ball = push.
- Pulling the ball with their hands = pull.
- Rolling the ball = push.
- Teacher explains: “See, force helps us move things, stop things, or change their shape.”
Assessment Checks (Oral & Practical):
- Teacher asks: “What is force?” Pupils respond: “Force is a push or a pull.”
- Teacher asks: “Show me how to push something.” (Pupils demonstrate).
- Teacher asks: “Show me how to pull something.” (Pupils demonstrate).
- Teacher asks: “What kind of force do we use to open a bottle cap?” (Twist).
- Teacher asks: “What kind of force do we use to press a sponge?” (Squeeze).
Notes (Expanded & Detailed for Pupils):
- Force is a push or a pull.
- Types of force:
- Push – e.g., pushing a chair, closing a door, kicking a ball.
- Pull – e.g., pulling a chair, dragging a rope, opening a drawer.
- Twist – e.g., twisting a bottle cap, turning a knob.
- Squeeze – e.g., squeezing a sponge, pressing a ball.
- Force can:
- Make things move (kick a ball).
- Make things stop (stop a rolling ball).
- Make things change direction (push a rolling toy car sideways).
- Make things change shape (squeeze clay or sponge).
Practical Activities:
- Pupils in groups are given objects (ball, bottle with cap, sponge, small rope). Each group demonstrates push, pull, twist, and squeeze.
- Teacher gives a “Force Game”:
- “Show me push!” (Pupils act it out).
- “Show me pull!”
- “Show me squeeze!”
- “Show me twist!”
Assignment (Homework):
- Draw and color four pictures:
- Someone pushing a chair.
- Someone pulling a rope.
- Someone twisting a bottle cap.
- Someone squeezing a sponge.
- Write (or trace with help):
- Force is a push or a pull.
- Push, Pull, Twist, Squeeze are types of force.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
• Force is everywhere – we use it daily.
• It can push, pull, twist, or squeeze objects.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz: Pupils draw one type of force and label it.
• Teacher collects and gives oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
• At home, pupils write down or draw three examples of force they used today.
Follow-up Activity:
• Pupils will share their examples in the next class.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Use physical demonstrations for all learners.
• Pair weaker learners with stronger ones during activities.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ___________________________________________
• What needs improvement? ____________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low