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Subject: General Science
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 5
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 5
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 5, Period 1
Topic: Physical Properties of Matter
Sub-topic: Colour and Weight
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• Identify and name common colours (red, blue, green, yellow, etc.)
• Sort objects by colour
• Compare objects by weight (light and heavy)
• Sort classroom objects into light and heavy groups
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• They see colours in their clothes, books, and environment
• They notice that some objects are easier to carry (light) and some are harder (heavy)
Instructional Materials
• Colour flashcards (red, blue, green, yellow, black, white)
• Coloured classroom objects (crayons, balls, books, cups)
• Objects of different weights (stone vs. feather, book vs. paper, empty bottle vs. filled bottle)
• Chart showing colour names
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
• Teacher shows a red crayon and asks: “What colour is this?”
• Teacher shows a green ball and asks: “What colour is this?”
• Teacher gives a big book and a small feather to two pupils: “Which one is heavy? Which one is light?”
• Teacher says: “Today we will learn about colour and weight.”
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role and Explanation
- Teacher introduces: “Today we will learn about colour and weight. Every object around us has a colour, and every object is either heavy or light.”
- Teacher explains in simple words:
- Colour tells us how something looks to our eyes.
- Weight tells us if something is heavy (hard to carry) or light (easy to carry).
- Teacher writes on the board: Colours: red, blue, green, yellow, black, white. Weight: heavy and light.
Illustrations and Demonstrations
- For Colour:
- Teacher shows crayons of different colours (red, blue, green, yellow, black, white).
- Teacher holds up classroom objects: chalk (white), leaves (green), sky picture (blue), sun picture (yellow), bag (black).
- Pupils call out the colours aloud.
- For Weight:
- Teacher brings a stone and a piece of paper. Pupils compare: “Stone is heavy, paper is light.”
- Teacher shows a filled bottle of water and an empty bottle. Pupils say: “Filled bottle is heavy, empty bottle is light.”
- Teacher lifts a chair and a book: “Chair is heavy, book is light.”
Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
- Choral Repetition (Colour Names):
- Pupils repeat after teacher: “Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, White.”
- Colour Matching Game:
- Teacher places flashcards or crayons on the floor.
- Pupils pick and match them with classroom objects of the same colour.
- Example: Blue crayon → pupil points to a blue pen or book cover.
- Sorting by Colour:
- Pupils sort crayons, toys, or books into groups (all red together, all green together).
- Heavy or Light Activity:
- Pupils carry two different objects (e.g., stone and chalk box, book and feather).
- Pupils say which one is heavy and which one is light.
- Sorting by Weight:
- Teacher places two baskets labeled “HEAVY” and “LIGHT.”
- Pupils put objects into the correct basket.
- Example: Stone → heavy, Paper → light.
- Outdoor Activity (if possible):
- Pupils look at natural things and say their colours (sky = blue, leaves = green, sun = yellow).
- Pupils lift outdoor objects (small stick vs. big stone) and compare weights.
Assessment Checks (Expanded)
Teacher asks pupils orally:
- What colour is this crayon? (Teacher shows red, blue, or green crayon)
- Show me something blue in the classroom. (Book cover, pen, bag, etc.)
- Mention two colours you know. (Red and yellow, green and white, etc.)
- Which object is heavy? Which is light? (Stone vs. paper, filled bottle vs. empty bottle)
- Is chalk heavy or light? (Light)
- Is your school bag heavy or light? (Depends if full or empty)
Notes (Expanded & Detailed for Pupils)
- Objects have colour and weight.
- Colour tells us how an object looks:
- The sun is yellow.
- The sky is blue.
- Leaves are green.
- Chalk is white.
- Some bags are black.
- Flowers can be red.
- Weight tells us how heavy or light something is:
- A stone is heavy.
- A piece of paper is light.
- A filled bottle is heavy.
- An empty bottle is light.
- A chair is heavy, but a feather is light.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
• Teacher revises:
– Colours: red, blue, green, yellow, black, white
– Weight: heavy and light
• Students point to coloured objects around them and say if they are heavy or light.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz: Each child names one colour and shows one object that is heavy or light.
• Teacher listens and gives oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
• At home, find one object that is heavy and one object that is light. Tell your parents their colours. Share in class tomorrow.
Follow-up Activity:
• Teacher will prepare a “Colour and Weight Corner” in class with crayons, toys, stones, and papers for sorting activities.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Use real objects for learners who struggle with flashcards.
• Allow children to point and show instead of only speaking.
• Group work for sorting tasks to ensure participation of slower learners.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ___________________________________________
• What needs improvement? ____________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low