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
Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter (solids)
Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter (solids)

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

- Observation - Written tests

Matter

Properties of matter - Characteristics of matter (liquids)
Properties of matter - Importance of states of matter

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Types of solid waste
Management of solid waste - Classifying 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
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 75
- Posters on waste classification

- Observation - Oral questions

Matter

Management of solid waste - Classifying solid waste
Management of solid waste - Dangers of 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
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 77
- Pictures of different solid wastes

- Observation - Practical activity - Written tests

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste
Management of solid waste - Safety measures during solid waste management

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

- Observation - Practical activity - Oral questions

Matter

Management of solid waste - The need for proper solid waste management
Management of solid waste - Project: Making a dustbin

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Project: Making a toy from solid waste
Water conservation - Meaning of water conservation

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

- Project work - Observation - Demonstration - Creativity

Matter

Water conservation - Meaning of water conservation
Water conservation - Ways of conserving water

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (reducing)
Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (reusing)

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

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (recycling)
Water conservation - Ways of conserving water

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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

- Observation - Demonstration - Practical activity

Matter

Water conservation - Practising responsible use of water
Water conservation - Project: Making a poster on water conservation

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

- Observation - Practical activity - Demonstration

Matter

Water conservation - Project: Making a poster on water conservation
Water conservation - Water conservation practice

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

- Presentation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Types of forces
Force and its effect - Types of forces (gravity)
Force and its effect - Types of forces (friction)
Force and its effect - Effects of force

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

- Define force
- Identify types of forces in nature
- Show interest in forces in the environment

- Brainstorm on the meaning of force as used in science
- Discuss different types of forces (gravity and friction)
- Share examples of forces from daily life
- Discuss what forces can do

What is force?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 104
- Pictures showing examples of force
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 105
- Balls
- Stones
- Books
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 106
- Objects for pulling
- Rough and smooth surfaces
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 108
- Clay or playdough
- Flexible wires or straws

- Observation - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Effects of force
Force and its effect - Uses of force

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

- Demonstrate how force starts motion
- Explain how force stops moving objects
- Appreciate the role of force in movement

- Carry out activities to demonstrate force starting motion (pushing a ball)
- Demonstrate force stopping motion (catching a ball)
- Discuss what makes objects start and stop moving
- Record observations

How does force start and stop motion?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 109
- Balls
- Toy cars
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 110
- Flat surface
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 111
- Magnets
- Adhesive materials
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 115
- Digital devices with internet
- Pictures showing uses of force

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions - Written assignments

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Uses of force

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

- Explain applications of force of gravity
- Give examples of gravity in daily life
- Show interest in gravity applications

- Discuss applications of force of gravity in day-to-day life
- Identify examples where gravity is useful (water flowing downhill, fruits falling)
- Demonstrate some applications of gravity
- Record observations

How is gravity useful in our daily life?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 116
- Pictures showing applications of gravity
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 117
- Pictures showing applications of friction

- Observation - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Ways of minimizing friction
Force and its effect - Applications of force

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

- Identify ways of minimizing friction
- Demonstrate methods to reduce friction
- Appreciate need to reduce friction in some cases

- Discuss ways of minimizing friction between moving bodies
- Identify methods (smoothening surfaces, greasing, oiling, rollers, ball bearings)
- Demonstrate some methods of reducing friction
- Record observations

How can we reduce friction?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 118
- Oil or grease
- Rough and smooth surfaces
- Pictures of ball bearings and rollers
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 119
- Summary charts
- Pictures of force applications

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions - Written assignments

Force and Energy

Light - Sources of light

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

- Define light
- Identify natural and artificial sources of light
- Show interest in light sources

- Brainstorm on the meaning of light
- Carry out activities to identify sources of light
- Group light sources as natural or artificial
- Draw and label sources of light

What is light and where does it come from?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 121
- Pictures of light sources
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 122
- Pictures of different light sources
- Digital devices with internet

- Observation - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Light - Ways of lighting a house

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

- Identify ways of allowing natural light into houses
- Explain the importance of windows and translucent roofs
- Value natural lighting in houses

- Discuss ways of lighting a house using natural light
- Identify the role of windows and translucent roofs
- Observe pictures showing natural lighting in houses
- Record findings

How can we use natural light to light our houses?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 124
- Pictures showing natural lighting in houses
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 125
- Pictures showing artificial lighting
- Examples of lighting devices (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Light - Ways of lighting a house
Light - Uses of light

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

- Compare natural and artificial lighting
- Explain advantages and disadvantages of each
- Show interest in appropriate lighting methods

- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of natural lighting
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of artificial lighting
- Create a comparison chart
- Present findings to classmates

What are the advantages and disadvantages of different lighting methods?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 126
- Comparison chart
- Pictures of lighting methods
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 128
- Pictures showing uses of light

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Force and Energy

Light - Uses of light

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

- Explain how light helps with safety
- Identify safety uses of light
- Appreciate light for safety purposes

- Discuss how light contributes to safety
- Identify safety uses of light (street lights, warning lights, traffic lights)
- Explain why good lighting reduces accidents
- Record observations

How does light contribute to safety?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 129
- Pictures showing safety uses of light
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 130
- Pictures showing diverse light uses

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Force and Energy

Light - Applications of light in day-to-day life

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

- Explain applications of light in daily life
- Describe how light is used in different settings
- Value light applications

- Discuss applications of light in day-to-day life
- Identify applications in homes, schools, hospitals, and roads
- Discuss importance of each application
- Create a summary of light applications

How is light applied in different settings?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 131
- Pictures showing light applications
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 132
- Pictures showing technological light applications
- Digital devices with internet

- Observation - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Light - Applications of light in day-to-day life
Heat - Sources of heat

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

- Summarize uses and applications of light
- Create a chart of light applications
- Appreciate the importance of light

- Review all uses and applications of light learned
- Create a summary chart of light applications
- Discuss the overall importance of light in life
- Present findings to classmates

Why is light essential in our lives?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 133
- Summary charts
- Pictures of light applications
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 134
- Pictures of heat sources

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Force and Energy

Heat - Sources of heat
Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Identify more sources of heat
- Compare different heat sources
- Value different heat sources

- Discuss different sources of heat in more detail
- Compare traditional and modern heat sources
- Discuss renewable and non-renewable heat sources
- Present findings to classmates

What are the different sources of heat?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 135
- Pictures of different heat sources
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 138
- Pictures showing cooking with heat

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Force and Energy

Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Identify uses of heat for warming
- Explain how heat keeps things warm
- Value heat for warmth

- Continue activities demonstrating uses of heat
- Focus on heat for warming (bodies, spaces, objects)
- Discuss how heat keeps us warm in cold weather
- Record observations

How is heat used for warming?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 139
- Pictures showing warming uses of heat
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 140
- Pictures showing drying with heat
- Wet items for demonstration

- Observation - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Heat - Uses of heat
Heat - Safety measures when handling heat

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

- Identify uses of heat for ironing
- Explain other uses of heat
- Appreciate diverse heat applications

- Continue activities demonstrating uses of heat
- Focus on heat for ironing and other applications
- Discuss various applications of heat
- Record observations

What are other ways we use heat?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 141
- Pictures showing diverse heat uses
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 142
- Pictures showing heat safety measures
- Safety equipment (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Force and Energy

Heat - Importance of heat in day-to-day life
Heat - Project: Making kitchen gloves

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

- Explain the importance of heat in daily life
- Identify essential heat applications
- Show appreciation for heat

- Discuss the importance of heat in day-to-day life
- Create a summary of heat uses and applications
- Discuss what life would be like without heat
- Present findings to classmates

Why is heat important in our daily lives?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 143
- Summary charts
- Pictures of heat applications
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 144
- Locally available materials
- Paper for planning

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Force and Energy

Heat - Project: Making kitchen gloves

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

- Make kitchen gloves using locally available materials
- Follow project instructions
- Show creativity in making gloves

- Follow step-by-step instructions to make kitchen gloves
- Use locally available materials effectively
- Apply safety considerations in the design
- Test the gloves for heat resistance

How can we make kitchen gloves?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 144
- Locally available materials (cloth, padding)
- Sewing materials
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 145
- Completed kitchen gloves
- Materials for testing

- Project work - Observation - Demonstration

Force and Energy

Heat - Heat summary and practical applications
Heat - Review of strand concepts
Heat - Review of strand concepts
Heat - Review of strand concepts

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

- Summarize sources, uses, and safety of heat
- Apply knowledge to practical situations
- Show appreciation for heat in life

- Review all heat concepts learned (sources, uses, safety)
- Create a comprehensive summary
- Discuss practical applications in daily life
- Present findings to classmates

How can we apply our knowledge of heat safely in daily life?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 145
- Summary charts
- Pictures of heat applications
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 119
- Charts and diagrams
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 133

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assignments