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Subject: General Science
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 26
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 26
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 26, Period 5
Topic: Properties of Matter
Sub-topic: Identifying and Understanding Properties of Matter
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
identify physical properties of matter such as color, texture, size, shape, and mass.
discuss how these properties help describe and compare objects.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Objects can look different and feel different; some are heavy, some are light.
Instructional Materials
Various objects with different colors, textures, shapes, sizes, and weights; balance scale, charts, worksheets.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Ask learners to describe an object in the classroom using color, size, and shape.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Learners examine classroom or household objects and identify their physical properties, including:
- Color: red, blue, green
- Texture: smooth, rough, bumpy
- Size: big, small, medium
- Shape: circular, square, rectangular
- Mass: heavy, light (using balance scales for demonstration)
- Students compare two or more objects based on these properties, discussing similarities and differences.
- Learners record observations in worksheets, noting color, texture, shape, size, and mass of each object.
- Optional activity: learners sort objects into groups according to one property (e.g., all smooth objects together).
- Hands-on activity: learners weigh objects using a balance scale to compare masses and understand “heavier” and “lighter.”
Assessment Checks (Expanded):
- Ask learners to describe one object in terms of color, size, and texture.
- Ask learners to compare two objects and identify which is heavier or lighter.
- Observe learners during weighing and sorting activities to ensure accurate identification and recording of properties.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Physical properties help us describe, compare, and differentiate objects.
- Examples of properties include:
- Color: red, blue, green
- Texture: rough, smooth, bumpy
- Shape: circular, square, rectangular
- Size: big, small, medium
- Mass: heavy, light
- Understanding properties is important for classification, practical use, and identifying suitable materials for specific tasks.
- Comparing objects based on properties also helps learners make observations, develop critical thinking, and apply knowledge in daily life.
- Encourage learners to look for properties in objects at home or school to reinforce observation skills.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
Recap the main physical properties of matter and how they help in describing and comparing objects.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners name two physical properties of an object and give examples.
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded)
At home, select three objects and describe them using color, size, shape, texture, and mass.
Follow-up Activity
Create a classroom chart comparing different objects based on their properties.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide labeled objects and visual aids. Pair learners for practical observation tasks. Offer extra support to learners struggling with recording observations.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low