EGE 1 Lesson Plan

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EGE 1 Teaching in the Elementary Grade

(Biology and Chemistry)


John Inri C. Roman
ETEEAP – Pangasinan State University

Lesson Plan:

Exploring the Properties of Matter

Grade Level: Elementary (3rd or 4th grade)


Subject: Science
Topic: Properties of Matter
Duration: 60 minutes

Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define matter and identify its three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
2. Describe and compare the properties of different types of matter.
3. Conduct simple experiments to observe and document changes in matter.

Materials:
1. Whiteboard or chalkboard
2. Markers or chalk
3. Chart paper and markers
4. Samples of various types of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
5. Plastic cups or containers
6. Water
7. Ice cubes
8. Food coloring (optional)
9. Balloons
10. Magnifying glasses (optional)
Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
a. Greet the students and introduce the topic of matter.
b. Ask the students if they know what matter is and elicit their responses.
c. Explain that matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

2. Properties of Matter (15 minutes)


a. Create a chart on the board with two columns: "Properties" and "Examples."
b. Discuss various properties of matter such as color, shape, texture, and state.
c. Ask students to provide examples of different types of matter for each property and record their
responses on the chart.
d. Emphasize that matter can exist in three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
e. Provide examples of each state (e.g., ice as a solid, water as a liquid, and steam as a gas) and
discuss their properties.

3. Hands-On Exploration (25 minutes)


a. Distribute samples of different types of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) to small groups of students.
b. Encourage students to examine and describe the properties of the samples using their senses.
c. Instruct each group to fill a plastic cup with water and add ice cubes to it.
d. Ask students to make observations about the changes happening to the ice cubes and the water as
the ice melts.
e. Discuss the concept of melting and explain that it is a change of state from solid to liquid.
f. Optionally, add food coloring to the water to make it more visible.
g. Inflate a balloon and ask students to observe and describe its properties.
h. Discuss the properties of gases and explain that when air is blown into the balloon, it fills the
space and changes its shape.

4. Documentation and Discussion (10 minutes)


a. Provide each student with a worksheet or journal page to record their observations.
b. Instruct students to draw and describe the changes they observed during the hands-on exploration.
c. Circulate around the classroom, offering assistance and guidance as needed.
d. Bring the class back together and encourage students to share their findings and observations.
e. Facilitate a discussion about the changes in matter and relate them to the properties discussed
earlier.

5. Review and Summary (5 minutes)


a. Recap the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the properties of matter and the
different states of matter.
b. Ask students to share one new thing they learned about matter during the lesson.
c. Address any remaining questions or misconceptions the students may have.

6. Conclusion (5 minutes)
a. Reinforce the importance of understanding matter and its properties in our everyday lives.
b. Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to continue exploring and
observing the world around them.

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