Daily lesson plan of Science Form 1 Chapter 1: Introduction to science Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome

Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the steps in scientific investigation State the steps in scientific investigation Discussion on the steps in scientific investigation (SPS activity 1.3) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the steps in scientific investigation (a) State the steps in scientific investigation (b) Carry out a simple experiment Designing and carrying out a simple experiment (SPS activity 1.4) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the steps in scientific investigation State the steps in scientific investigation Discussion on making hypothesis and controlling variables (SPS activity 1.5) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding that science is part of everyday life List the laboratory apparatus Discussion on choosing the right tool in the context of an experiment (SPS activities 1.2) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding that science is part of everyday life List what are seen in the surrounding that are related to science Discussion examples of natural phenomena that students see around them (SPS activities 1.1)

Chapter 2: Cell as a unit of life Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Man and the variety of living things Cell as a unit of life Understanding that cells form tissues, organs and systems in the human body (a) State correctly the organisation of cells (b) Arrange sequentially cell organisation from simple to complex Discuss the cell organisation from simple to complex using the terms cell, tissue, organ, system and organism (SPS activities 2.7 and 2.8 Man and the variety of living things Cell as a unit of life Understanding unicellular and multicellular organisms Give examples of unicellular and multicellular organisms Carry out an activity to classify unicellular and multicellular organisms (SPS activities 2.6) Man and the variety of living things Cell as a unit of life Understanding unicellular and multicellular organisms State the meaning of unicellular and multicellular organisms Observe examples of unicellular and multicellular organisms under a microscope (SPS activities 2.5) Man and the variety of living things Cell as a unit of life Understanding cells Identify the general structures of animal cells and plant cells and state the functions (a) Compare an animal cell and a plant cell (SPS activities 2.2 and 2.3) (b) State the functions of the cell structures (SPS activity 2.4) Man and the variety of living things Cell as a unit of life Understanding cells Identify that cell is the basic unit of living things and prepare slides following the proper procedures Carry out an activity to prepare slides of cheek cells and onion cells (SPS activity 2.1)

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Introducing science Introduction to science Knowing physical quantities and their units (a) State physical quantities and the S.I. units (b) State the symbols and values of prefixes for units of length and mass (a) Discussion on physical quantities and the SI units (SPS activity 1.6) (b) Writing physical quantities using the prefix and standard forms (SPS activities 1.7) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the concept of mass Determine the weight and mass of objects Apply the skills of using the spring balance and lever balance (SPS activity 1.8) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the concept of mass Explain the difference between mass and weight Discussion on comparison between mass and weight (SPS activities 1.9 and 1.10) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the use of measuring tools Choose the right tool and measure length in the context of an experiment Measure the length of straight and curve lines using rules and thread (SPS activity 1.11) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the use of measuring tools Choose the right tool and measure length in the context of an experiment Measure the diameter of objects using calipers (SPS activity 1.12) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the use of measuring tools Estimate the area of regular and irregular shapes using graph paper Carry out an activity to estimate the area of regular and irregular shapes using graph paper (SPS activity 1.13)

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Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the use of measuring tools Choose the right tool and measure the volume of liquid in the context of an experiment Measure volume of liquids using measuring cylinder, pipette and burette (SPS activity 1.14) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the use of measuring tools Estimate the volume of solids using water displacement method Carry out an activity to estimate the volume of solids using water displacement method (SPS activities 1.15 and 1.16) Introducing science Introduction to science Understanding the use of measuring tools Choose the right tool and measure length in the context of an experiment Discussion on the various measuring instruments (SPS activity 1.17)

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Matter in nature Matter Understanding that matter has mass and occupies space (a) State that things has mass and occupies space (b) Explain the meaning of matter and relate things and matter Carry out an activity to show that air have mass and occupy space (SPS activity 3.1) Matter in nature Matter Understanding the three states of matter (a) State that matter is made up of particles (b) State three states of matter and the arrangement of particles (a) State the three states of matter (b) Simulate the arrangement and movement of particles in the three states of matter (SPS activities 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4) Matter in nature Matter Understanding the three states of matter Compare and contrast the three states of matter Carry out an activity to compare and contrast the three states of matter (SPS activity 3.5)

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Matter in nature Matter Understanding the concept of density Define density and explain why some objects and liquids float Carry out activities to show why some objects and liquids float by relating it to its density (SPS activities 3.6 and 3.7) Matter in nature Matter Understanding the concept of density Solve simple problems related to density Solving simple daily problems related to density (SPS activity 3.8) Matter in nature Matter Appreciating the uses of properties of matter in everyday life Describe how man uses the different states of matter and applies the concept of density Discussion on how man uses the different states of matter and applies the concept of density (SPS activity 3.9)

Chapter 4: The variety of resources on Earth Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Matter in nature Matter in nature The variety of resources on Earth Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of metals and non-metals Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of metals and non-metals (SPS activity 4.4) Matter in nature The variety of resources on Earth Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures (a) State what elements, compounds and mixtures are (b) State the differences between elements, compounds and mixture Discussion on what elements, compounds and mixtures are and the differences between elements, compounds and mixture (SPS activities 4.2 and 4.3) Matter in nature The variety of resources on Earth Knowing the different resources on Earth List the resources on Earth needed to sustain life i.e. air, water, soil and living things Gather information about the resources on Earth i.e. water, air, soil and living things (SPS activity 4.1)

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The variety of resources on Earth Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures Classify elements as metals and non-metals based on their characteristics Compare and contrast the properties of elements, compounds and mixture (SPS activity 4.5) Matter in nature The variety of resources on Earth Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures State the differences between compounds and mixtures Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of compounds and mixtures (SPS activity 4.6) Matter in nature The variety of resources on Earth Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures State the differences between compounds and mixtures Discuss the differences between mixtures and compounds (SPS activity 4.7) Matter in nature The variety of resources on Earth Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures Carry out experiments to separate different mixtures Carry out an experiment to separate a mixture of sand and table salt, and, discussion on ways to separate a solution of table salt and a mixture of oil and water (by showing the arrangement of apparatus) (SPS activities 4.8 and 4.9)

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Chapter 5: The air around us Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection : : : : : : : : : : : : Matter in nature The air around us Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air) Carry out an investigation to show that air contains water vapour, microorganism and dust Carry out an experiment to show that air contains water vapour, microorganism and dust (SPS activity 5.2) Matter in nature The air around us Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air) Carry out an investigation to show the percentage of oxygen in air Carry out an experiment to show the percentage of oxygen in air (SPS activity 5.1)

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Matter in nature The air around us Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air) (a) State the constituents of air (b) State the average percentage of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air Discussion on what air is made up of, why air is a mixture and the average percentage of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air (SPS activity 5.3) Matter in nature The air around us Understanding the properties of oxygen and carbon dioxide Identify oxygen and carbon dioxide based on their properties Carry out activities to show the properties of oxygen and carbon dioxide and discuss the properties (SPS activities 5.4 and 5.5) Matter in nature The air around us Understanding that oxygen is needed in respiration Relate that living things use oxygen during respiration Carry out an experiment to show that living things use oxygen during respiration (SPS activity 5.6) Matter in nature The air around us Understanding oxygen is needed in respiration Relate that living things give out carbon dioxide during respiration Carry out an experiment to show that living things give out carbon dioxide during respiration (SPS activity 5.7) Matter in nature The air around us Understanding oxygen is needed in respiration Compare and contrast the content of oxygen in inhaled and exhaled air in humans Carry out an activity to compare and contrast the content of oxygen in inhaled and exhaled air in humans (SPS activities 5.8 and 5.9) Matter in nature The air around us Understanding oxygen is needed for combustion (burning) State that oxygen is needed for combustion Carry out an experiment to investigate the effect of size of a container on the length of time a candle burns (SPS activity 5.10) Matter in nature

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The air around us Understanding oxygen is needed for combustion (burning) List the products of combustion of charcoal and kerosene Carry out an experiment to test for the products of combustion such as carbon dioxide and water (SPS activity 5.11) Matter in nature The air around us Analysing the effects of air pollution (a) List examples and the sources of air pollutants (b) Describe the effects of air pollution Discussion on the examples and the sources of air pollutants, and the effects of air pollution (SPS activities 5.12 and 5.13) Matter in nature The air around us Realising the importance of keeping the air clean Describe how life would be without clean air Discussion on how life would be without clean air (SPS activity 5.14)

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Matter in nature The air around us Realising the importance of keeping the air clean Explain the steps needed to prevent and control air pollution Carry out a project to study the air pollution in the area around the school such as the pH of rainwater and the amount of dust collected on a piece of slide (SPS activity 5.15)

Chapter 6: Sources of energy Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity Reflection Theme Learning area Learning objective Learning outcome Learning activity : : : : : : : : : : : Energy Sources of energy Understanding various forms and sources of energy Identify the Sun as the primary source of energy Carry out an experiment to investigate types of energy release by the Sun (SPS activity 6.2) Energy Sources of energy Understanding various forms and sources of energy List the various forms and sources of energy Gather information about the various forms and sources of energy (SPS activity 6.1)

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Energy Heat Understanding heat as a form of energy State that the Sun gives out heat Carry out an activity to show that the Sun gives out heat (SPS activity 7.1) Energy Heat Understanding heat as a form of energy State that heat is a form of energy Carry out an activity to show ways to produce heat (SPS activity 7.2) Energy Heat Understanding heat as a form of energy State the difference between heat and temperature Carry out activities to show and discuss the difference between heat and temperature (SPS activities 7.3 and 7.4)

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Energy Heat Understanding heat flow and its effect State that heat causes solids to expand and contract Carry out an activity to show that heat causes solids to expand and contract (SPS activity 7.5) Energy Heat Understanding heat flow and its effect State that heat causes liquids to expand and contract Carry out an activity to show that heat causes liquids to expand and contract (SPS activity 7.6) Energy Heat Understanding heat flow and its effect State that heat causes gases to expand and contract Carry out an activity to show that heat causes gases to expand and contract (SPS activity 7.7) Energy Heat Understanding heat flow and its effect State that heat flows in three different ways (conduction, convection and radiation) Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by conduction (SPS activity 7.8) Energy Heat Understanding heat flow and its effect State that heat flows in three different ways (conduction, convection and radiation) Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by convection (SPS activity 7.9) Energy Heat Understanding heat flow and its effect State that heat flows in three different ways (conduction, convection and radiation) (a) Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by radiation (SPS activity 7.10) (b) Discussion on the ways heat flows (SPS activity 7.11) Energy Heat

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Understanding heat flow and its effect Give examples of heat flow in natural phenomena Discussion on the occurrence of natural phenomena (SPS activities 7.12 and 7.13) Energy Heat Understanding heat flow and its effect State what a heat insulator (a) Carry out an experiment to investigate different materials as heat insulators (SPS activity 7.14) (b) Discuss the classification of heat conductors and insulators (SPS activity 7.15) Energy Heat Analysing the effect of heat on matter State the change in state of matter in physical processes Carry out an activity to show the change in state of matter in physical processes (SPS activity 7.16) Energy Heat Analysing the effect of heat on matter Explain that change in state of matter involves absorption and release of heat Discussion on the change in state of matter involves absorption and release of heat (SPS activity 7.17) Energy Heat Applying the principles of expansion and contraction of matter (a) Explain with examples the uses of expansion and contraction of matter in daily life (b) Apply principle of expansion and contraction of matter in solving simple problems Discussion on the (a) uses of expansion and contraction of matter in daily life (b) principle of expansion and contraction of matter in solving simple problems (SPS activities 7.18 and 7.19)

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Energy Heat Understanding that dull dark objects absorb and give out heat better (a) State that dull dark objects absorb heat better than shiny white objects (b) Carry out experiments to investigate heat absorption Carry out an experiment to show that dull dark objects absorb heat better than shiny white objects (SPS activity 7.20) Energy Heat Understanding that dull dark objects absorb and give out heat better (a) State that dull dark objects gives out heat better than shiny white objects (b) Carry out experiments to investigate heat release Carry out an experiment to show that dull dark objects gives out heat better than shiny white objects (SPS activities 7.21)