Materials for Production

Introduction to Materials - Meaning of materials used in production

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

- Define materials used in production
- Identify materials used to make different items
- Show interest in learning about materials for production

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss the meaning of materials used in production
- Identify materials used to make items in pictures (furniture, clothing, containers)
- Search online or in relevant print media for information on materials used in production

What are materials used in production?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 43
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Introduction to Materials - Examples of materials used in production

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

- Identify examples of materials used in production (wood, metal, plastic, fabric, paper)
- Match materials to items they are used to make
- Appreciate the variety of materials available for production

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fabric and paper
- List materials used in production of furniture, cars, water bottles, tiles, clothes and shoes
- Walk around workshops in school or locality and identify materials for production

What materials are commonly used to make items we use daily?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 44
- Realia (wood, metal, plastic samples)
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Observation - Group discussions

Materials for Production

Introduction to Materials - Examples of materials used in production
Introduction to Materials - Distinguishing metallic and non-metallic materials

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

- Identify examples of materials used in production (wood, metal, plastic, fabric, paper)
- Match materials to items they are used to make
- Appreciate the variety of materials available for production

- Explain the differences between metallic and non-metallic materials
- Distinguish between metallic and non-metallic materials in the locality
- Value the unique properties of different materials

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fabric and paper
- List materials used in production of furniture, cars, water bottles, tiles, clothes and shoes
- Walk around workshops in school or locality and identify materials for production

- Study pictures showing metallic and non-metallic materials
- Discuss which materials are hard to break and which can be bent without breaking
- Take a walk in school compound and community to identify and group materials as metallic or non-metallic

What materials are commonly used to make items we use daily?
What are the differences between metallic and non-metallic materials?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 44
- Realia (wood, metal, plastic samples)
- Pictures

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 45
- Metallic materials (steel, aluminium, copper)
- Non-metallic materials (wood, plastic, paper)

- Oral questions - Observation - Group discussions
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Materials for Production

Introduction to Materials - Sustainable use of materials in production

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

- Describe sustainable ways of using materials in production
- Apply sustainable practices such as reduce, reuse and recycle
- Appreciate the importance of using materials sustainably

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss how to use materials sustainably (reduce waste, reuse, recycle)
- Discuss using renewable materials and energy-efficient methods
- Make notes and present on sustainable ways of using materials in production

How can we use materials in production sustainably?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 47
- Charts
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Presentations - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Introduction to Materials - Sustainable use of materials in production

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

- Describe sustainable ways of using materials in production
- Apply sustainable practices such as reduce, reuse and recycle
- Appreciate the importance of using materials sustainably

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss how to use materials sustainably (reduce waste, reuse, recycle)
- Discuss using renewable materials and energy-efficient methods
- Make notes and present on sustainable ways of using materials in production

How can we use materials in production sustainably?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 47
- Charts
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Presentations - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Introduction to Materials - Importance of materials in production
Introduction to Materials - Application of materials in everyday items

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

- Explain the importance of materials in production
- Relate materials to the quality and durability of finished products
- Acknowledge the role of materials in manufacturing

- Identify how different materials are used in making items
- Create a poster showing uses of different materials
- Value the contribution of materials to our daily lives

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Name items made from different materials in the classroom
- Discuss how materials help items serve their purpose
- Search for information from print materials or internet on importance of materials in production

- Create a poster showing how different materials are used in making items
- Write down the importance of materials used
- Take turns to present posters to classmates for discussion

Why are materials important in the production of items?
How do materials contribute to the items we use every day?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 48
- Classroom items
- Internet access
- Charts

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 49
- Chart papers
- Markers
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions
- Poster making - Presentations - Peer assessment

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Types of metallic materials

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

- Identify types of metallic materials (steel, aluminium, copper) used in the immediate environment
- Match metallic materials to items made from them
- Show interest in learning about metals

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Study pictures showing items made from steel, aluminium and copper
- Discuss items made using steel, aluminium and copper
- Search on internet or print materials for information on metallic materials

What types of metallic materials are found in our environment?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 50
- Pictures
- Internet access
- Metallic samples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Types of metallic materials

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

- Identify types of metallic materials (steel, aluminium, copper) used in the immediate environment
- Match metallic materials to items made from them
- Show interest in learning about metals

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Study pictures showing items made from steel, aluminium and copper
- Discuss items made using steel, aluminium and copper
- Search on internet or print materials for information on metallic materials

What types of metallic materials are found in our environment?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 50
- Pictures
- Internet access
- Metallic samples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Identifying metallic materials in the environment
Metallic Materials - Appearance and colour of metals

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

- Describe metallic materials found in the school and community
- Prepare a checklist for identifying types of metallic materials
- Appreciate the presence of metals in our surroundings

- Describe the appearance and colour of metallic materials
- Observe and compare physical appearance of steel, aluminium and copper
- Value careful observation skills in identifying metals

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take a walk around school or community and identify items made of metal
- Identify the type of metallic materials used to make the items
- Record findings in a table showing item name, location, type of metal and use

- Get a steel spoon, aluminium can and copper wire and observe their physical appearance
- Describe the colour and appearance of each metal (shiny or dull)
- Record observations in exercise book

How can we identify metallic materials in our environment?
What do different metals look like?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 51
- School environment
- Exercise books

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 52
- Steel spoon
- Aluminium can
- Copper wire

- Observation - Checklist - Field notes
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Weight and flexibility of metals

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

- Describe the weight and flexibility of metallic materials
- Compare the weight and flexibility of steel, aluminium and copper
- Appreciate the different physical properties of metals

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Hold or weigh equal-sized samples of steel, aluminium and copper
- Identify which metal is light, slightly heavy or heavy
- Try bending each metal and observe which is easy or hard to bend

How do metals differ in weight and flexibility?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 52
- Steel samples
- Aluminium samples
- Copper samples

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Weight and flexibility of metals

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

- Describe the weight and flexibility of metallic materials
- Compare the weight and flexibility of steel, aluminium and copper
- Appreciate the different physical properties of metals

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Hold or weigh equal-sized samples of steel, aluminium and copper
- Identify which metal is light, slightly heavy or heavy
- Try bending each metal and observe which is easy or hard to bend

How do metals differ in weight and flexibility?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 52
- Steel samples
- Aluminium samples
- Copper samples

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Magnetism of metals
Metallic Materials - Conductivity of heat

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

- Explain magnetism as a property of some metallic materials
- Perform practical activities to test magnetism of metals
- Show curiosity in discovering magnetic properties of metals

- Explain conductivity of heat as a property of metallic materials
- Perform practical activities to test heat conductivity of metals
- Value safety precautions when working with heat

- Use a magnet to test for magnetism of steel, aluminium and copper
- Observe and note which materials are attracted to the magnet
- Share findings with other members in class

- Place one end of steel, aluminium and copper rods in a flame and feel the other end
- Note which type of rod makes the hand feel warm
- Share findings with other learners in class

Which metals are attracted to magnets?
Which metals conduct heat better?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 53
- Magnets
- Steel, aluminium and copper samples

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 53
- Metal rods (steel, aluminium, copper)
- Source of heat
- Safety gloves

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments
- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Conductivity of electricity

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

- Explain conductivity of electricity as a property of metallic materials
- Perform practical activities to test electrical conductivity of metals
- Appreciate the use of metals in electrical applications

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Set up a simple circuit with a bulb, cell and connecting wires
- Connect aluminium, steel and copper rods in turns as the material being tested
- Observe which material when connected makes the bulb light

Which metals conduct electricity best?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 54
- Bulb
- Cell
- Connecting wires
- Metal rods

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Conductivity of electricity

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

- Explain conductivity of electricity as a property of metallic materials
- Perform practical activities to test electrical conductivity of metals
- Appreciate the use of metals in electrical applications

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Set up a simple circuit with a bulb, cell and connecting wires
- Connect aluminium, steel and copper rods in turns as the material being tested
- Observe which material when connected makes the bulb light

Which metals conduct electricity best?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 54
- Bulb
- Cell
- Connecting wires
- Metal rods

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Properties of steel, aluminium and copper

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

- Describe the properties of steel, aluminium and copper
- Compare the properties of different metallic materials
- Value the unique characteristics of each metal

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss properties of steel (strong, grey colour, magnetic, poor conductor)
- Discuss properties of aluminium (rust-resistant, silvery, light, non-magnetic)
- Discuss properties of copper (reddish-brown, non-magnetic, excellent conductor)

What are the unique properties of steel, aluminium and copper?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 54
- Charts
- Metal samples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Uses of steel, aluminium and copper

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

- Explain the uses of steel, aluminium and copper in the immediate environment
- Match metallic materials to their uses
- Appreciate the importance of metals in everyday life

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use digital device or print resources to search for uses of steel, aluminium and copper
- Look around school or community and list items made of steel, aluminium or copper
- Take pictures or draw items made from these metals

How are steel, aluminium and copper used in our environment?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 55
- Digital devices
- School environment

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Uses of steel, aluminium and copper

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

- Explain the uses of steel, aluminium and copper in the immediate environment
- Match metallic materials to their uses
- Appreciate the importance of metals in everyday life

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use digital device or print resources to search for uses of steel, aluminium and copper
- Look around school or community and list items made of steel, aluminium or copper
- Take pictures or draw items made from these metals

How are steel, aluminium and copper used in our environment?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 55
- Digital devices
- School environment

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Materials for Production

Metallic Materials - Matching metals to their applications

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

- Relate metallic materials to their specific applications
- Create a poster matching metallic materials with their uses
- Value the contribution of metals to construction and technology

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Create a poster matching metallic materials with their uses
- Present work to classmates
- Make a chart showing more uses of steel, aluminium and copper

Why are different metals suitable for different uses?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 55
- Chart papers
- Markers
- Pictures

- Poster making - Presentations - Peer assessment

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Meaning and examples of non-metallic materials

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

- Define non-metallic materials
- Identify non-metallic materials found in the locality
- Show interest in learning about non-metallic materials

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify materials used to make items in pictures (wooden furniture, plastic containers, glass windows)
- Find out from internet or print materials the meaning of non-metallic material
- Discuss examples of non-metallic materials (wood, plastic, rubber, glass, ceramics, stone, cement, paper)

What are non-metallic materials?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 56
- Pictures
- Internet access
- Non-metallic samples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Meaning and examples of non-metallic materials

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

- Define non-metallic materials
- Identify non-metallic materials found in the locality
- Show interest in learning about non-metallic materials

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify materials used to make items in pictures (wooden furniture, plastic containers, glass windows)
- Find out from internet or print materials the meaning of non-metallic material
- Discuss examples of non-metallic materials (wood, plastic, rubber, glass, ceramics, stone, cement, paper)

What are non-metallic materials?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 56
- Pictures
- Internet access
- Non-metallic samples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Identifying non-metallic materials in the environment
Non-Metallic Materials - Natural and synthetic materials

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

- Describe non-metallic materials found in the school environment
- Identify items made from non-metallic materials
- Appreciate the variety of non-metallic materials around us

- Explain the difference between natural and synthetic non-metallic materials
- Categorise non-metallic materials as either natural or synthetic
- Value both natural and synthetic materials in production

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take a walk around school environment
- Identify non-metallic materials in school compound
- List non-metallic materials found and share findings with peers

- Read and discuss definitions of synthetic and natural materials
- Categorise materials as natural (wood, cotton, leather, wool) or synthetic (plastic, rubber, cement, glass, ceramics, nylon)
- Sort non-metallic materials in the environment as natural or synthetic

What non-metallic materials can we find in our school?
What is the difference between natural and synthetic materials?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 57
- School environment
- Exercise books

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 58
- Natural material samples
- Synthetic material samples
- Charts

- Observation - Field notes - Oral questions
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Sorting activities

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Identifying natural and synthetic materials

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

- Identify natural and synthetic materials in the environment
- Create a poster showing natural and synthetic non-metallic materials
- Appreciate the sources of different materials

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify non-metallic materials in the environment
- Categorise materials as natural or synthetic
- Take pictures of materials and make a poster to share with peers

How can we identify natural and synthetic materials around us?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 58
- Environment
- Camera/phone
- Chart papers

- Poster making - Observation - Peer assessment

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Identifying natural and synthetic materials

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

- Identify natural and synthetic materials in the environment
- Create a poster showing natural and synthetic non-metallic materials
- Appreciate the sources of different materials

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify non-metallic materials in the environment
- Categorise materials as natural or synthetic
- Take pictures of materials and make a poster to share with peers

How can we identify natural and synthetic materials around us?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 58
- Environment
- Camera/phone
- Chart papers

- Poster making - Observation - Peer assessment

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Colour and texture of non-metallic materials

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

- Describe the colour and texture of non-metallic materials
- Examine the colour and texture of wood, stone, plastics, paper, rubber, cement, glass and ceramics
- Show curiosity in observing material properties

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at collected samples of non-metallic materials and describe colour appearance
- Feel the texture of each material and say whether rough or smooth
- Create a summary table to record colour and texture of each material

What colours and textures do non-metallic materials have?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 59
- Wood, stone, plastic, paper, rubber, cement, glass, ceramic samples

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Hardness of non-metallic materials

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

- Explain hardness as a property of non-metallic materials
- Perform hardness test on non-metallic materials
- Appreciate the varying hardness of different materials

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use a metal nail to scratch each material lightly
- Observe which materials scratch easily and which resist scratching
- Classify materials as soft (scratch easily) or hard (resist scratching) and record results

Which non-metallic materials are hard and which are soft?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 59
- Metal nail
- Non-metallic material samples
- Gloves

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Fire resistance of non-metallic materials

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

- Explain fire resistance as a property of non-metallic materials
- Perform fire resistance test on non-metallic materials
- Value safety precautions when working with fire

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Light a candle and hold each material over the flame using tongs
- Observe how each material reacts (catches fire, melts or changes colour)
- Create a summary table showing fire resistance of each material

Which non-metallic materials are fire resistant?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 60
- Candle
- Tongs
- Non-metallic material samples
- Safety gloves

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Summary of physical properties

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

- Describe the physical properties of various non-metallic materials
- Compare physical properties of different non-metallic materials
- Appreciate the unique properties of each material

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Study summary table of physical properties of non-metallic materials
- Identify five items made from non-metallic materials at home
- Examine items' physical properties and note in exercise book

How do the physical properties of non-metallic materials compare?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 60
- Summary table
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Uses of wood, stone, plastics and paper

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

- Explain the uses of wood, stone, plastics and paper in the locality
- Match non-metallic materials to their uses
- Value the contribution of non-metallic materials to everyday life

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss uses of wood (furniture, flooring, construction)
- Discuss uses of stone (building foundations, walling, landscaping)
- Discuss uses of plastics (bottles, packaging, household items) and paper (books, newspapers, packaging)

How are wood, stone, plastics and paper used in our locality?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 61
- Pictures
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Matching activities

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Uses of rubber, cement, glass and ceramics

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

- Explain the uses of rubber, cement, glass and ceramics in the locality
- Relate non-metallic materials to their applications
- Appreciate the importance of non-metallic materials in production

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss uses of rubber (tires, footwear, seals)
- Discuss uses of cement (constructing buildings, making roads)
- Discuss uses of glass (windows, bottles, decorative items) and ceramics (tiles, pottery, kitchenware)
- Write summary of uses of non-metallic materials in production

How are rubber, cement, glass and ceramics used in production?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 61
- Pictures
- Charts
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Materials for Production

Non-Metallic Materials - Uses of rubber, cement, glass and ceramics

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

- Explain the uses of rubber, cement, glass and ceramics in the locality
- Relate non-metallic materials to their applications
- Appreciate the importance of non-metallic materials in production

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss uses of rubber (tires, footwear, seals)
- Discuss uses of cement (constructing buildings, making roads)
- Discuss uses of glass (windows, bottles, decorative items) and ceramics (tiles, pottery, kitchenware)
- Write summary of uses of non-metallic materials in production

How are rubber, cement, glass and ceramics used in production?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 61
- Pictures
- Charts
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions