Lesson Plan for Year 1 - Science - Everyday Materials

# Lesson Plan: Everyday Materials ## Year 1 Science ### Lesson Title: Exploring Everyday Materials ### Objective: - Students will be able to identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock. - Students will be able to describe the simple physical properties of these materials. ### Materials Needed: - Objects made from different materials (e.g., wooden blocks, a plastic bottle, a glass jar, metal spoons, a rock, a cup of water) - Labels or flashcards with the names of different materials - Chart paper and markers - Pencils and worksheets for each student - Magnifying glasses (optional) ### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Introduction**: Say hello to the students and introduce the topic "Everyday Materials." 2. **Engage**: Show the students a variety of objects made from different materials. Ask them if they can name some of the materials these objects are made from. 3. **Explain the Objective**: Tell the students that today they will learn about different materials and their properties. ### Direct Instruction (15 minutes): 1. **Discuss Materials**: - Hold up each object and talk about what material it is made from. - Show a label or flashcard with the name of the material. - Place the object and its corresponding label on a table or in a visible area. 2. **Properties of Materials**: - Talk about the properties of each material. For example, discuss how wood is hard and can be smooth or rough, glass is transparent and fragile, metal is strong and shiny, plastic is durable and can come in various colours, water is liquid and can flow, and rock is hard and can be heavy. ### Guided Practice (15 minutes): 1. **Grouping Objects**: - Divide the class into small groups. - Hand each group a variety of objects made from different materials. - Ask the groups to sort the objects based on the material they are made from and place them in the correct labelled area. 2. **Observational Activity**: - Provide magnifying glasses to observe the materials more closely (optional). - Encourage the students to discuss what they observe with their group members. ### Independent Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Worksheet Activity**: - Hand out worksheets that have pictures of different objects. - Ask students to identify the material each object is made from. - Have them write the name of the material next to each picture. ### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Review and Reflect**: - Gather the students and review what they have learnt. - Ask questions like "What material is this object made from?" and "Can you tell me a property of plastic?" 2. **Wrap-Up**: - Summarise the lesson by highlighting key points about everyday materials and their properties. - Praise the students for their participation and learning. ### Assessment: - Observe students during group activities for participation and understanding. - Review the completed worksheets to check for correct identification of materials. ### Extension Activity (optional): - For students who finish early or for enrichment, provide a simple project such as creating a collage using different materials (e.g., fabric, paper, foil) and then describing the materials used. ### Resources and References: - National Curriculum for England: Key Stage 1 Science - Various teaching aids and online resources for primary science education This lesson aims to introduce young learners to the basics of everyday materials in an engaging and interactive manner, laying a foundation for future scientific learning.