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Matter in Basic Science Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

What is matter made up of?

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 6
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Matter
Sub-topic: Meaning and Identification of Matter
Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Explain the meaning of matter.
  2. Define matter.
  3. Demonstrate an experiment to show how particles move.
  4. Explain why some substances dissolve in water while others do not.
  5. State why a gurgling sound occurs when emptying a bottle of liquid.
  6. Suggest a way to transfer air from one container to another.

Keywords

  • Matter
  • Solid
  • Liquid
  • Gas
  • Atoms

Set Induction

The teacher presents a sealed bottle containing water and asks the pupils:

  • “What is inside the bottle?”
  • “Can you guess why water stays in the bottle and does not flow out when closed?”
    The teacher uses their responses to introduce the topic: Matter.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with objects around them like water, air, and stones.

Learning Resources and Materials

  1. Wall charts showing solids, liquids, and gases.
  2. Transparent bottles (empty and filled with water).
  3. Balloons.
  4. Paper and stones.
  5. Relevant textbooks.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of the previous lesson on eclipses, climate, and seasons. The connection is made by discussing how seasons affect the state of matter (e.g., water as ice in cold weather and vapor in heat).

Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Observation
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

Reference Books

  1. Lagos State Scheme of Work for Basic Science (Primary 5).
  2. New Basic Science for Primary Schools.
  3. Online science resources.

Instructional Materials

  • Charts displaying matter in different forms.
  • A transparent bottle of water.
  • Balloons.
  • Stones and paper.

Content

Meaning of Matter

  1. Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
  2. Examples: Stone, air, water, rubber, and paper.
  3. Matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms.

Identification of Matter

  1. Matter exists in three forms: solid, liquid, and gas.
  2. Examples of solids: Stone, chair, book.
  3. Examples of liquids: Water, milk, oil.
  4. Examples of gases: Air, oxygen, carbon dioxide.
  5. All living and non-living things are made of matter.

Presentation Steps

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic on eclipses, climate, and seasons.

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the topic “Matter” and explains its meaning and forms.

Step 3:

The teacher demonstrates experiments:

  • Example 1: Pour water into another container to show liquid flow.
  • Example 2: Inflate a balloon to illustrate the presence of air (gas).

Step 4:

The teacher allows pupils to identify and classify items around them as solid, liquid, or gas.

Step 5:

The teacher corrects misconceptions and reinforces understanding.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Demonstrate experiments to show properties of matter.
  2. Guide pupils in identifying matter around them.
  3. Ask questions to encourage active participation.
  4. Provide explanations for why certain substances dissolve or why gurgling sounds occur.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Observe experiments conducted by the teacher.
  2. Identify examples of matter around the classroom.
  3. Participate in group discussions on properties of matter.
  4. Ask and answer questions based on the lesson.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. Matter is anything that has _______ and occupies space. (a) weight (b) mass (c) light (d) heat
  2. An example of a solid is _______. (a) air (b) water (c) stone (d) oil
  3. The smallest particle of matter is called _______. (a) atom (b) molecule (c) gas (d) liquid
  4. Water is an example of a _______. (a) solid (b) liquid (c) gas (d) atom
  5. Air is an example of _______. (a) solid (b) liquid (c) gas (d) stone
  6. _______ is made up of matter. (a) Chair (b) Love (c) Dream (d) Sound
  7. A bottle filled with water produces a _______ sound when emptied. (a) soft (b) gurgling (c) loud (d) silent
  8. Matter exists in _______ forms. (a) two (b) three (c) four (d) five
  9. Rubber is an example of _______. (a) gas (b) solid (c) liquid (d) mixture
  10. The form of matter that flows easily is _______. (a) solid (b) gas (c) liquid (d) atom

Additional Questions

  1. Matter is classified into _______. (a) parts (b) forms (c) atoms (d) shapes
  2. Examples of liquids include _______. (a) milk, water, oil (b) rock, chair, book (c) air, oxygen, carbon dioxide (d) balloon, stone, air
  3. Atoms are the _______ particles of matter. (a) largest (b) smallest (c) heaviest (d) lightest
  4. Air is a _______ form of matter. (a) solid (b) liquid (c) gas (d) atom
  5. Everything we see and touch is made up of _______. (a) matter (b) liquid (c) air (d) sound

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers

  1. What is matter?
    • Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
  2. What are the three forms of matter?
    • Solid, liquid, and gas.
  3. Give two examples of solids.
    • Stone and book.
  4. Give two examples of liquids.
    • Water and oil.
  5. Give two examples of gases.
    • Air and carbon dioxide.
  6. Why does water flow?
    • Because it is a liquid.
  7. Why do we hear a gurgling sound when emptying a bottle of liquid?
    • It happens because air is rushing in to replace the liquid.
  8. What are atoms?
    • Atoms are the smallest particles of matter.
  9. How can air be transferred from one container to another?
    • By using a balloon or pump.
  10. Why can we not hold air?
  • Because it is a gas and does not have a fixed shape.

Assessment

  1. Define matter.
  2. List the three forms of matter.
  3. Give two examples of each form of matter.
  4. Explain why some substances dissolve in water and others do not.
  5. State why there is a gurgling sound when you empty a bottle of water.
  6. Suggest one way to transfer air from one container to another.
  7. What is the smallest particle of matter called?
  8. Why is air considered matter?
  9. Name one property of liquids.
  10. What does it mean to say matter has mass?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback. Corrections are made where necessary.

Assignment

  1. Explain the seasons of the year in your country.
  2. Write the names of the nine planets in order of their average distance from the sun.

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