Class: Primary Five
Term: First Term
Subject: Basic science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology
Previous Lesson: Materials and Maintenance – Types of Wood
Topic: materials & Maintenance
Content/Learning Area: What is Metal?, Types of metal
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Define metal.
- List five types of metal and their uses.
- Give examples of objects made from different metals.
- Identify the properties of metals.
- Explain the importance of understanding different types of metals.
- Affective Domain:
- Show interest in learning about different types of metals and their uses.
- Psychomotor Domain:
1.Identify different types of metals from pictures or real-life examples. - Social Domain:
- Participate actively in class discussions.
- 9 – years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Data
- Relevant Textbooks
- Whiteboard or chart
- Markers or chalk
- Pictures or real-life examples of different metals
- Relevant textbooks
- Iron: Used for making nails; Example: nails
- Copper: Used for making wires; Example: electrical wires
- Aluminum: Used for making beverage cans; Example: soda cans
- Gold: Used for making jewelry; Example: necklaces
- Silver: Used for making coins; Example: dimes
- Lead: Used in batteries; Example: car batteries
- Zinc: Used in galvanizing; Example: galvanized iron
- Tin: Used in food containers; Example: canned soup
- Platinum: Used in catalytic converters; Example: car exhaust systems
- Nickel: Used in rechargeable batteries; Example: power tools
- Metal – A material with high electrical conductivity, luster, malleability, and ductility.
- Iron – A strong, hard, magnetic silvery-gray metal.
- Copper – A reddish-brown metal that is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat.
- Aluminum – A lightweight, silvery-white metal.
- Gold – A precious yellow metal that is highly valued for jewelry and coinage.
- Silver – A lustrous, white metal that is a good conductor of electricity and heat.
- What is a metal?
- Name two metals and their uses.
- Give an example of an object made from metal.
- What are some properties of metals?
- Why is it vital to know about different metals?
- Find more examples of objects made from different metals.
- Research the properties of three different metals and wriet a short paragraph about each.
- For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
- For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to research additional types of metals and their uses.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding different types of metals and their properties is crucial for everyday life. This lesson provides a foundation for future learning in science and technology, and helps pupils appreciate the role of metals in various applications.
prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will start by asking pupils what they know about metals, showing pictures of various metal objects (e.g., coins, cans, tools). A brief discussion will follow to gauge prior knowledge and generate interest in the topic.
lesson Content
What is Metal?
Metal is a material known for its high electrical conductivity, shiny appearance (luster), ability to be shaped (malleability), and ability to be stretched into wires (ductility).
Types of Metal
Several types of metal exist, each with unique properties and uses:
The following are examples of metals and their uses:
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Question and answer, Demonstration
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Engage students with questions about metals, show pictures of metal objects.Pupils’ Activity: Respond to questions, share their prior knowledge.
Step 2: Description of Key concepts
time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s activity: Define metal and its properties, explain its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively, take notes.
Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Show examples of different metals,discuss their uses.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe, participate in discussions, identify metals.
Step 4: Autonomous Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Self-reliant Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Provide questions for pupils to answer individually.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions independently.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s activity: Guide pupils in summarizing key points.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes,summarize key concepts.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning, Review
Teacher’s Activity: Ask review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer review questions.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: summarize the key concepts learned and assign homework.
pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the homework assignment.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for Teachers
Ensure to bring real-life examples or pictures of different metals to make the lesson more engaging. Encourage pupils to ask questions and participate actively in discussions.
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