Science Form 1 Chapter 1 - 7

Daily lesson plan of Science Form 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to science

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding that science is part of everyday lifeLearning outcome : List what are seen in the surrounding that are related to scienceLearning activity : Discussion examples of natural phenomena that students see around

them (SPS activities 1.1)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding that science is part of everyday lifeLearning outcome : List the laboratory apparatusLearning activity : Discussion on choosing the right tool in the context of an

experiment (SPS activities 1.2)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the steps in scientific investigationLearning outcome : State the steps in scientific investigationLearning activity : Discussion on the steps in scientific investigation (SPS activity 1.3)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the steps in scientific investigationLearning outcome : (a) State the steps in scientific investigation

(b) Carry out a simple experimentLearning activity : Designing and carrying out a simple experiment (SPS activity 1.4)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the steps in scientific investigationLearning outcome : State the steps in scientific investigationLearning activity : Discussion on making hypothesis and controlling variables (SPS

activity 1.5)Reflection :

Chapter 2: Cell as a unit of life

Theme : Man and the variety of living thingsLearning area : Cell as a unit of lifeLearning objective : Understanding cellsLearning outcome : Identify that cell is the basic unit of living things and prepare slides

following the proper proceduresLearning activity : Carry out an activity to prepare slides of cheek cells and onion cells

(SPS activity 2.1)Reflection :

Theme : Man and the variety of living thingsLearning area : Cell as a unit of lifeLearning objective : Understanding cellsLearning outcome : Identify the general structures of animal cells and plant cells and

state the functionsLearning activity : (a) Compare an animal cell and a plant cell (SPS activities 2.2 and

2.3)(b) State the functions of the cell structures (SPS activity 2.4)

Reflection :

Theme : Man and the variety of living thingsLearning area : Cell as a unit of lifeLearning objective : Understanding unicellular and multicellular organismsLearning outcome : State the meaning of unicellular and multicellular organismsLearning activity : Observe examples of unicellular and multicellular organisms under

a microscope (SPS activities 2.5)Reflection :

Theme : Man and the variety of living thingsLearning area : Cell as a unit of lifeLearning objective : Understanding unicellular and multicellular organismsLearning outcome : Give examples of unicellular and multicellular organismsLearning activity : Carry out an activity to classify unicellular and multicellular

organisms (SPS activities 2.6)Reflection :

Theme : Man and the variety of living thingsLearning area : Cell as a unit of lifeLearning objective : Understanding that cells form tissues, organs and systems in the

human bodyLearning outcome : (a) State correctly the organisation of cells

(b) Arrange sequentially cell organisation from simple to complex Learning activity : Discuss the cell organisation from simple to complex using the

terms cell, tissue, organ, system and organism (SPS activities 2.7 and 2.8

Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Knowing physical quantities and their unitsLearning outcome : (a) State physical quantities and the S.I. units

(b) State the symbols and values of prefixes for units of length and mass

Learning activity : (a) Discussion on physical quantities and the SI units (SPS activity 1.6)

(b) Writing physical quantities using the prefix and standard forms (SPS activities 1.7)

Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the concept of massLearning outcome : Determine the weight and mass of objectsLearning activity : Apply the skills of using the spring balance and lever balance (SPS


Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the concept of massLearning outcome : Explain the difference between mass and weightLearning activity : Discussion on comparison between mass and weight (SPS activities

1.9 and 1.10)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the use of measuring toolsLearning outcome : Choose the right tool and measure length in the context of an

experimentLearning activity : Measure the length of straight and curve lines using rules and thread



experimentLearning activity : Measure the diameter of objects using calipers (SPS activity 1.12)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the use of measuring toolsLearning outcome : Estimate the area of regular and irregular shapes using graph paperLearning activity : Carry out an activity to estimate the area of regular and irregular

shapes using graph paper (SPS activity 1.13)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the use of measuring toolsLearning outcome : Choose the right tool and measure the volume of liquid in the

context of an experimentLearning activity : Measure volume of liquids using measuring cylinder, pipette and

burette (SPS activity 1.14)Reflection :

Theme : Introducing scienceLearning area : Introduction to scienceLearning objective : Understanding the use of measuring toolsLearning outcome : Estimate the volume of solids using water displacement methodLearning activity : Carry out an activity to estimate the volume of solids using water

displacement method (SPS activities 1.15 and 1.16)Reflection :


experimentLearning activity : Discussion on the various measuring instruments (SPS activity

1.17)Reflection :

Chapter 3: Matter

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : MatterLearning objective : Understanding that matter has mass and occupies spaceLearning outcome : (a) State that things has mass and occupies space

(b) Explain the meaning of matter and relate things and matterLearning activity : Carry out an activity to show that air have mass and occupy space


Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : MatterLearning objective : Understanding the three states of matterLearning outcome : (a) State that matter is made up of particles

(b) State three states of matter and the arrangement of particlesLearning activity : (a) State the three states of matter

(b) Simulate the arrangement and movement of particles in the three states of matter (SPS activities 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4)

Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : MatterLearning objective : Understanding the three states of matterLearning outcome : Compare and contrast the three states of matterLearning activity : Carry out an activity to compare and contrast the three states of

matter (SPS activity 3.5)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : MatterLearning objective : Understanding the concept of densityLearning outcome : Define density and explain why some objects and liquids floatLearning activity : Carry out activities to show why some objects and liquids float by

relating it to its density (SPS activities 3.6 and 3.7)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : MatterLearning objective : Understanding the concept of densityLearning outcome : Solve simple problems related to densityLearning activity : Solving simple daily problems related to density (SPS activity 3.8)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : MatterLearning objective : Appreciating the uses of properties of matter in everyday lifeLearning outcome : Describe how man uses the different states of matter and applies the

concept of densityLearning activity : Discussion on how man uses the different states of matter and

applies the concept of density (SPS activity 3.9)Reflection :

Chapter 4: The variety of resources on Earth

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The variety of resources on EarthLearning objective : Knowing the different resources on EarthLearning outcome : List the resources on Earth needed to sustain life i.e. air, water, soil

and living thingsLearning activity : Gather information about the resources on Earth i.e. water, air, soil

and living things (SPS activity 4.1)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The variety of resources on EarthLearning objective : Understanding elements, compounds and mixturesLearning outcome : (a) State what elements, compounds and mixtures are

(b) State the differences between elements, compounds and mixture

Learning activity : Discussion on what elements, compounds and mixtures are and the differences between elements, compounds and mixture (SPS activities 4.2 and 4.3)

Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The variety of resources on EarthLearning objective : Understanding elements, compounds and mixturesLearning outcome : Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of metals and

non-metalsLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of metals and

non-metals (SPS activity 4.4)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The variety of resources on EarthLearning objective : Understanding elements, compounds and mixturesLearning outcome : Classify elements as metals and non-metals based on their

characteristics Learning activity : Compare and contrast the properties of elements, compounds and

mixture (SPS activity 4.5)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The variety of resources on EarthLearning objective : Understanding elements, compounds and mixturesLearning outcome : State the differences between compounds and mixturesLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of compounds

and mixtures (SPS activity 4.6)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The variety of resources on EarthLearning objective : Understanding elements, compounds and mixturesLearning outcome : State the differences between compounds and mixturesLearning activity : Discuss the differences between mixtures and compounds (SPS


Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The variety of resources on EarthLearning objective : Understanding elements, compounds and mixturesLearning outcome : Carry out experiments to separate different mixturesLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to separate a mixture of sand and table

salt, and, discussion on ways to separate a solution of table salt and a mixture of oil and water (by showing the arrangement of apparatus) (SPS activities 4.8 and 4.9)

Reflection :

Chapter 5: The air around us

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air)Learning outcome : Carry out an investigation to show the percentage of oxygen in airLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to show the percentage of oxygen in air


Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air)Learning outcome : Carry out an investigation to show that air contains water vapour,

microorganism and dustLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to show that air contains water vapour,

microorganism and dust (SPS activity 5.2)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air)Learning outcome : (a) State the constituents of air

(b) State the average percentage of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air

Learning activity : Discussion on what air is made up of, why air is a mixture and the average percentage of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air (SPS activity 5.3)

Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding the properties of oxygen and carbon dioxideLearning outcome : Identify oxygen and carbon dioxide based on their propertiesLearning activity : Carry out activities to show the properties of oxygen and carbon

dioxide and discuss the properties (SPS activities 5.4 and 5.5)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding that oxygen is needed in respirationLearning outcome : Relate that living things use oxygen during respirationLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to show that living things use oxygen

during respiration (SPS activity 5.6)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding oxygen is needed in respirationLearning outcome : Relate that living things give out carbon dioxide during respirationLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to show that living things give out carbon

dioxide during respiration (SPS activity 5.7)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding oxygen is needed in respirationLearning outcome : Compare and contrast the content of oxygen in inhaled and exhaled

air in humansLearning activity : Carry out an activity to compare and contrast the content of oxygen

in inhaled and exhaled air in humans (SPS activities 5.8 and 5.9)Reflection : Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Understanding oxygen is needed for combustion (burning)Learning outcome : State that oxygen is needed for combustionLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to investigate the effect of size of a

container on the length of time a candle burns (SPS activity 5.10)Reflection : Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around us

Learning objective : Understanding oxygen is needed for combustion (burning)Learning outcome : List the products of combustion of charcoal and keroseneLearning activity : Carry out an experiment to test for the products of combustion such

as carbon dioxide and water (SPS activity 5.11)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Analysing the effects of air pollutionLearning outcome : (a) List examples and the sources of air pollutants

(b) Describe the effects of air pollutionLearning activity : Discussion on the examples and the sources of air pollutants, and

the effects of air pollution (SPS activities 5.12 and 5.13)Reflection :

Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Realising the importance of keeping the air cleanLearning outcome : Describe how life would be without clean airLearning activity : Discussion on how life would be without clean air (SPS activity

5.14)Reflection :Theme : Matter in natureLearning area : The air around usLearning objective : Realising the importance of keeping the air cleanLearning outcome : Explain the steps needed to prevent and control air pollutionLearning activity : Carry out a project to study the air pollution in the area around the

school such as the pH of rainwater and the amount of dust collected on a piece of slide (SPS activity 5.15)

Reflection :

Chapter 6: Sources of energy

Theme : EnergyLearning area : Sources of energyLearning objective : Understanding various forms and sources of energyLearning outcome : List the various forms and sources of energy Learning activity : Gather information about the various forms and sources of energy


Theme : EnergyLearning area : Sources of energyLearning objective : Understanding various forms and sources of energyLearning outcome : Identify the Sun as the primary source of energy Learning activity : Carry out an experiment to investigate types of energy release by

the Sun (SPS activity 6.2)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : Sources of energyLearning objective : Understanding various forms and sources of energyLearning outcome : Identify energy changes and the Sun as the primary source of

energy

Learning activity : Carry out activities to discuss energy changes (SPS activities 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5)

Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : Sources of energyLearning objective : Understanding renewable and non-renewable energyLearning outcome : Group the various sources of energy into renewable and non-

renewable Learning activity : Carry out an activity to classify the various sources of energy into

renewable and non-renewable groups (SPS activity 6.6)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : Sources of energyLearning objective : Realising the importance of conserving energy sourcesLearning outcome : Describe the importance of conserving energy sources Learning activity : Discuss the importance of conserving energy sources (SPS activity

6.7)Reflection :

Chapter 7: Heat

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat as a form of energyLearning outcome : State that the Sun gives out heat Learning activity : Carry out an activity to show that the Sun gives out heat (SPS


Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat as a form of energyLearning outcome : State that heat is a form of energyLearning activity : Carry out an activity to show ways to produce heat (SPS activity

7.2)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat as a form of energyLearning outcome : State the difference between heat and temperature Learning activity : Carry out activities to show and discuss the difference between heat

and temperature (SPS activities 7.3 and 7.4)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat flow and its effectLearning outcome : State that heat causes solids to expand and contract Learning activity : Carry out an activity to show that heat causes solids to expand and

contract (SPS activity 7.5)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat flow and its effectLearning outcome : State that heat causes liquids to expand and contract Learning activity : Carry out an activity to show that heat causes liquids to expand and


Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat flow and its effectLearning outcome : State that heat causes gases to expand and contract Learning activity : Carry out an activity to show that heat causes gases to expand and


Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat flow and its effectLearning outcome : State that heat flows in three different ways (conduction, convection

and radiation) Learning activity : Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by conduction (SPS



and radiation) Learning activity : Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by convection (SPS



and radiation) Learning activity : (a) Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by radiation (SPS

activity 7.10)(b) Discussion on the ways heat flows (SPS activity 7.11)

Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat flow and its effectLearning outcome : Give examples of heat flow in natural phenomena Learning activity : Discussion on the occurrence of natural phenomena (SPS activities

7.12 and 7.13)Reflection :

Theme : Energy

Learning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding heat flow and its effectLearning outcome : State what a heat insulator Learning activity : (a) Carry out an experiment to investigate different materials as

heat insulators (SPS activity 7.14)(b) Discuss the classification of heat conductors and insulators


Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Analysing the effect of heat on matterLearning outcome : State the change in state of matter in physical processes Learning activity : Carry out an activity to show the change in state of matter in

physical processes (SPS activity 7.16)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Analysing the effect of heat on matterLearning outcome : Explain that change in state of matter involves absorption and

release of heat Learning activity : Discussion on the change in state of matter involves absorption and

release of heat (SPS activity 7.17)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Applying the principles of expansion and contraction of matterLearning outcome : (a) Explain with examples the uses of expansion and contraction of

matter in daily life (b) Apply principle of expansion and contraction of matter in

solving simple problemsLearning activity : Discussion on the

(a) uses of expansion and contraction of matter in daily life (b) principle of expansion and contraction of matter in solving

simple problems (SPS activities 7.18 and 7.19)Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding that dull dark objects absorb and give out heat betterLearning outcome : (a) State that dull dark objects absorb heat better than shiny white

objects(b) Carry out experiments to investigate heat absorption

Learning activity : Carry out an experiment to show that dull dark objects absorb heat better than shiny white objects (SPS activity 7.20)

Reflection :

Theme : EnergyLearning area : HeatLearning objective : Understanding that dull dark objects absorb and give out heat betterLearning outcome : (a) State that dull dark objects gives out heat better than shiny

white objects(b) Carry out experiments to investigate heat release

Learning activity : Carry out an experiment to show that dull dark objects gives out heat better than shiny white objects (SPS activities 7.21)

Reflection :

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