Matter

Properties of matter - Meaning of matter

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

- Define matter
- Identify examples of matter in the environment
- Show interest in matter around us

- List things visible in the classroom and outside
- Discuss what these things are made of
- Identify air, water, and stone as examples of different states of matter

What is everything around us made of?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 60
- Various objects in the classroom
- Digital resources
- Bottles
- Water

- Observation - Oral questions

Matter

Properties of matter - States of matter

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

- Identify the three states of matter
- Classify various substances into the three states of matter
- Value the diversity of matter

- Take a walk in the school compound to collect different things
- Group the things collected as solids, liquids, or gases
- Record findings in a table
- Share findings with classmates

How can we group the things around us?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 61
- Various items from the environment
- Collection containers
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 62
- Pictures of various items

- Observation - Written tests

Matter

Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter (solids)

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

- Describe characteristics of solids
- Demonstrate that solids have fixed shape
- Appreciate properties of solids

- Place a stone in containers of different shapes
- Observe whether the shape of the stone changes
- Discuss what this shows about the shape of solids
- Record observations

What are the characteristics of solids?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 64
- Stone
- Containers of different shapes
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 65
- Containers
- Stones, pebbles, sand
- Various solid objects

- Observation - Oral questions

Matter

Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter (liquids)

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

- Describe characteristics of liquids
- Demonstrate that liquids take the shape of their container
- Show interest in properties of liquids

- Pour water into containers of different shapes
- Observe how the water takes the shape of each container
- Discuss what this shows about the shape of liquids
- Record observations

What are the characteristics of liquids?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 66
- Water
- Containers of different shapes
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 67
- Measuring containers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter (gases)

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

- Describe characteristics of gases
- Demonstrate that gases take the shape of their container
- Show interest in properties of gases

- Blow air into balloons of different shapes
- Observe the shape of air in each balloon
- Discuss what this shows about the shape of gases
- Record observations

What are the characteristics of gases?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 68
- Balloons of different shapes
- String
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter (gases)

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

- Demonstrate that gases do not have fixed volume
- Demonstrate that gases have fixed mass
- Value the properties of gases

- Conduct experiments with balloons to demonstrate gas properties
- Press a balloon with air to show gases can be compressed
- Balance two air-filled balloons and then prick one to show mass
- Record observations

Why do gases expand to fill their container?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 69
- Balloons
- String
- Stick
- Pin or needle
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter

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

- Compare characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases
- Create a summary table of matter properties
- Appreciate different properties of matter

- Watch videos about characteristics of the three states of matter
- Discuss the characteristics of each state
- Create a table comparing properties of solids, liquids, and gases
- Present findings to classmates

How do the three states of matter differ?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 69
- Digital devices with internet
- Summary chart of matter properties
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Properties of matter - Importance of states of matter

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

- Explain the importance of solids in day-to-day life
- Identify uses of solids
- Value the importance of solids

- Read a conversation about the importance of states of matter
- Discuss the importance of solids in day-to-day life
- Identify examples of solids used at home and school
- Create a list of ways solids are important

Why are solids important in our daily life?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 70
- Various solid objects
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions

Matter

Properties of matter - Importance of states of matter

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

- Explain the importance of liquids in day-to-day life
- Identify uses of liquids
- Appreciate the importance of liquids

- Continue discussing the conversation about states of matter
- Identify examples of liquids used at home and school
- Discuss the importance of liquids like water for drinking and washing
- Create a list of ways liquids are important

Why are liquids important in our daily life?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 71
- Pictures of various liquids
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Properties of matter - Importance of states of matter

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

- Explain the importance of gases in day-to-day life
- Identify uses of gases
- Value the importance of gases

- Continue discussing the conversation about states of matter
- Identify examples of gases used at home and school
- Discuss the importance of gases like air for breathing
- Create a list of ways gases are important
- Complete a table on the importance of all three states of matter

Why are gases important in our daily life?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 71
- Pictures showing uses of gases
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - Types of solid waste

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

- Define solid waste
- Identify different types of solid waste
- Show concern for proper waste disposal

- Observe pictures of dumpsites
- Identify solid wastes shown in the pictures
- Discuss other types of solid waste
- Visit the school dumpsite to identify solid waste

What types of waste do we generate?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 73
- Pictures of dumpsites
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions

Matter

Management of solid waste - Classifying solid waste

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

- Classify solid waste as decomposable or non-decomposable
- Give examples of each category
- Value proper waste classification

- Observe posters about decomposable and non-decomposable waste
- Discuss what decomposable and non-decomposable waste is
- Give examples of each type of waste
- Share findings with classmates

How can we classify solid waste?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 75
- Posters on waste classification
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Classifying solid waste

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

- Collect and sort solid waste materials
- Categorize waste as decomposable or non-decomposable
- Appreciate safety during waste handling

- Wear safety gear (gloves, masks, etc.)
- Collect solid waste around the school
- Sort waste into decomposable and non-decomposable categories
- Record findings in a table
- Discuss safe waste handling

How do we handle waste safely?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 76
- Collection bags
- Containers for sorting
- Protective gear (gloves, masks)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical activity - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - Dangers of solid waste

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

- Identify dangers of solid waste to the environment
- Explain how different types of waste can be harmful
- Show concern for environmental cleanliness

- Observe pictures of different types of solid waste
- Discuss the dangers of each type of waste to the environment
- Identify other solid wastes and their dangers
- Present findings to classmates

How is solid waste dangerous to the environment?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 77
- Pictures of different solid wastes
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Describe ways of managing waste at home and school
- Explain the concept of reducing waste
- Value waste reduction practices

- Discuss how different wastes are disposed of at home
- Listen to how different people manage waste
- Identify waste management through reducing
- Give examples of reducing waste

What are ways we can manage solid waste?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 78
- Pictures showing waste management
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Explain the concept of reusing waste
- Identify items that can be reused
- Appreciate reusing as a waste management method

- Continue discussion on waste management
- Identify waste management through reusing
- Give examples of reusing waste materials
- Discuss benefits of reusing waste

How can we reuse waste materials?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 79
- Examples of reused items
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Explain the concept of recycling waste
- Identify items that can be recycled
- Show interest in recycling practices

- Continue discussion on waste management
- Identify waste management through recycling
- Give examples of recycling waste materials
- Discuss benefits of recycling waste
- Use digital resources to learn more about recycling

How can we recycle waste materials?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 81
- Pictures showing recycled items
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Explain the concept of recycling waste
- Identify items that can be recycled
- Show interest in recycling practices

- Continue discussion on waste management
- Identify waste management through recycling
- Give examples of recycling waste materials
- Discuss benefits of recycling waste
- Use digital resources to learn more about recycling

How can we recycle waste materials?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 81
- Pictures showing recycled items
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Summarize the 3Rs model of waste management
- Create a table showing examples of each method
- Value the 3Rs waste management model

- Discuss the 3Rs model of waste management (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Create a table with examples of each method
- Compare findings with classmates
- Discuss the benefits of the 3Rs model

What is the 3Rs model of waste management?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 82
- Chart showing 3Rs model
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Practice waste management in different places
- Identify ways to manage waste in school and home
- Show commitment to waste management

- Discuss waste materials found in classrooms, schools, homes, and public functions
- Identify ways to manage waste in each place
- Practice waste management methods
- Share experiences with classmates

How can we manage waste in different places?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 83
- Waste materials from different places
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical activity - Oral questions

Matter

Management of solid waste - Safety measures during solid waste management

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

- Identify safety measures when handling solid waste
- Demonstrate proper use of protective gear
- Value safety during waste management

- Observe pictures of people cleaning the environment
- Identify safety measures shown in the pictures
- Discuss other safety measures when handling waste
- Demonstrate proper use of protective gear

What safety measures should we observe when handling waste?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 85
- Protective gear (gloves, masks, gumboots)
- Cleaning tools (rakes, spades)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - The need for proper solid waste management

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

- Explain the importance of proper solid waste management
- Identify problems caused by poor waste management
- Show responsibility towards waste management

- Read a story about poor waste management in a school
- Identify problems caused by poor waste management
- Discuss the importance of proper waste management
- Explain how proper waste management helped the school

Why is proper solid waste management important?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 86
- Story about waste management
- Pictures showing effects of poor waste management
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Project: Making a dustbin

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

- Make a dustbin using locally available materials
- Follow instructions to complete the project
- Show creativity in making the dustbin

- Collect materials needed for making a dustbin
- Follow step-by-step instructions to make a dustbin
- Cut the container and make holes for the handle
- Attach the handle using string
- Use the dustbin to dispose of waste

How can we make a dustbin using locally available materials?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 87
- 20-liter plastic container
- Knife
- Scissors
- Thread
- Ruler/tape measure
- Felt-tipped pen

- Project work - Observation - Demonstration

Matter

Management of solid waste - Project: Making a toy from solid waste

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

- Make a toy using solid waste materials
- Follow instructions to complete the project
- Show creativity in reusing waste

- Collect materials needed for making a toy car
- Follow step-by-step instructions to make the toy
- Cut out wheels from old slippers
- Attach wheels to plastic pens to create axles
- Put everything together to make a toy car

How can we make toys from solid waste?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 88
- Empty plastic container
- Old slippers
- Waste plastic pens
- Knife
- Nail and hammer
- Pen

- Project work - Observation - Demonstration - Creativity

Matter

Water conservation - Meaning of water conservation

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

- Identify ways water is wasted at home and school
- Explain the importance of not wasting water
- Show concern for water wastage

- Observe pictures showing ways water is wasted
- Discuss how water is wasted at home and school
- Complete a table on water wastage
- Share findings with classmates

How is water wasted at home and school?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 90
- Pictures showing water wastage
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Meaning of water conservation

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

- Explain the meaning of water conservation
- Identify examples of water conservation practices
- Value water conservation

- Observe pictures showing water conservation practices
- Discuss the meaning of water conservation from the activities
- Use digital devices to search for information about water conservation
- Share findings with classmates

What is water conservation?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 91
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Digital devices with internet
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water

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

- Identify three ways of conserving water
- Classify conservation methods as reducing, reusing, or recycling
- Show interest in water conservation methods

- Read what children say about conserving water
- Identify methods of water conservation (reducing, reusing, recycling)
- Classify each statement as a method of reducing, reusing, or recycling water
- Discuss other ways of conserving water

What are the different ways of conserving water?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 92
- Pictures showing water conservation methods
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (reducing)

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

- Describe ways of reducing water loss or wastage
- Demonstrate ways to conserve water by reducing wastage
- Value water conservation through reduction

- Observe pictures showing ways of reducing water loss
- Discuss ways of reducing water wastage at home
- Share personal methods of reducing water usage
- Demonstrate a water-saving technique

How can we reduce water wastage?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 93
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (reusing)

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

- Explain the concept of reusing water
- Identify ways to reuse water at home and school
- Show commitment to water reuse

- Observe pictures showing Tony reusing water
- Discuss how water is being reused in the pictures
- Share personal experiences of reusing water at home
- Demonstrate a water reuse technique

How can we reuse water?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 94
- Pictures showing water reuse
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (recycling)

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

- Explain the concept of recycling water
- Describe the water recycling process
- Appreciate water recycling technology

- Use digital devices to find information about water recycling
- Study a diagram showing water recycling process
- Discuss how water is recycled
- Present findings to classmates

How is water recycled?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 95
- Diagram showing water recycling
- Digital devices with internet
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water

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

- Identify water conservation methods in the community
- Describe various methods observed
- Value community water conservation efforts

- Take a walk around the school neighborhood
- Identify water conservation methods being used
- Discuss observations in class
- Present findings to classmates

What water conservation methods are used in our community?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 96
- School neighborhood
- Digital resources

- Observation - Field notes - Oral questions

Matter

Water conservation - Importance of water conservation

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

- Explain the importance of water conservation at home
- Identify benefits of conserving water
- Show commitment to water conservation

- Read a story about water shortage in a village
- Discuss the importance of water conservation from the story
- Identify ways the villagers learned to conserve water
- Explain why water conservation is important at home

Why is it important to conserve water at home?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 96
- Story about water conservation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Importance of water conservation

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

- Explain the importance of water conservation at school
- Describe how water conservation prevents conflicts
- Value water conservation for environmental protection

- Read a speech about water conservation
- Discuss the importance of water conservation from the speech
- Identify how water conservation saves money
- Explain how water conservation prevents conflicts and reduces pollution

Why is it important to conserve water at school?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 97
- Speech about water conservation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Importance of water conservation

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

- Explain the importance of water conservation at school
- Describe how water conservation prevents conflicts
- Value water conservation for environmental protection

- Read a speech about water conservation
- Discuss the importance of water conservation from the speech
- Identify how water conservation saves money
- Explain how water conservation prevents conflicts and reduces pollution

Why is it important to conserve water at school?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 97
- Speech about water conservation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Practising responsible use of water

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

- Demonstrate responsible water use through drip irrigation
- Make a simple drip irrigation system
- Show commitment to water conservation

- Make a drip irrigation system using a plastic bottle
- Make a hole in the bottle cap
- Fill the bottle with water and place at the base of a plant
- Discuss the importance of this water conservation method

How can we practice water conservation through drip irrigation?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 98
- Used plastic bottles
- Caps
- Nail and hammer
- Water
- Plants

- Observation - Demonstration - Practical activity

Matter

Water conservation - Practising responsible use of water

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

- Demonstrate responsible water use at school
- Identify and fix water wastage points
- Value responsible water use

- Walk around the school to identify taps that are not closed well
- Close any leaking taps
- Place buckets under hand washing stations to collect water
- Use collected water to water plants
- Discuss the importance of these conservation methods

How can we practice responsible water use at school?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 99
- School compound
- Buckets
- Plants
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical activity - Oral questions

Matter

Water conservation - Practising responsible use of water

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

- Demonstrate mulching as a water conservation method
- Identify crops that need mulching
- Show interest in agricultural water conservation

- Identify plants that need mulching
- Apply mulch to the plants
- Discuss how mulching helps conserve water
- Take photographs of mulching activity
- Share findings and experiences with classmates

How does mulching help conserve water?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 99
- Garden plants
- Mulching materials (grass, leaves)
- Camera (if available)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical activity - Demonstration

Matter

Water conservation - Project: Making a poster on water conservation

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

- Create a poster on water conservation
- Include key information about water conservation
- Show creativity in poster design

- Discuss the importance of water conservation
- Design a poster on water conservation
- Include information about methods and importance
- Use colored pens to make the poster attractive
- Display posters in the classroom
- Compare posters with classmates

How can we create awareness about water conservation?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 100
- Manila papers
- Colored pens/pencils
- Digital resources

- Project work - Observation - Creativity - Presentation

Matter

Water conservation - Project: Making a poster on water conservation

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

- Present a poster on water conservation
- Explain key information on the poster
- Appreciate the role of awareness in conservation

- Present water conservation posters to classmates
- Explain the information included on the posters
- Answer questions about the posters
- Discuss how posters can create awareness
- Identify where posters could be displayed for maximum impact

How can we communicate water conservation messages effectively?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 100
- Completed posters
- Display area
- Digital resources

- Presentation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Matter

Water conservation - Water conservation practice

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

- Develop a personal water conservation plan
- Implement water conservation practices
- Show commitment to water conservation

- Review all water conservation methods learned
- Develop a personal plan for conserving water at home and school
- Discuss plans with classmates
- Commit to implementing the plan
- Discuss how to monitor progress

How can we develop a personal water conservation plan?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 101
- Paper for planning
- Water conservation methods list
- Digital resources

- Written plan - Oral presentation - Self-assessment