Daily lesson plan of Science Form 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to science

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Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding that science is part of everyday life
List what he sees around him that is related to science
(a) Describe examples of natural phenomena that students see
around them
(b) Explain the importance of science in everyday life
(c) Name some careers in science
(Activity 1.1, PPPM: Band 1)

Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding that science is part of everyday life
List the laboratory apparatus
(a) Carry out an activity to name the laboratory apparatus
(b) Discussion on the hazardous substances and its warning symbols
(Activity 1.2)

Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the steps in scientific investigation
State the steps in scientific investigation
Discussion on the steps in scientific investigation
(Activity 1.3)

Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding that science is part of everyday life
Carry out a simple experiment
Carry out a simple scientific investigation
(Activity 1.4, PPPM: Band 5)

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Introducing science
Introduction to science
Knowing physical quantities and their units
(a) State physical quantities and the S.I. units
(b) State the symbols and values of prefixes for units of length and
mass
(a) Identify physical quantities, their values and units found on
product description
(b) Discussion on the prefixes used in measurements
(c) Discussion on the symbols used for measurement
(Activity 1.5, PPPM: Band 2)

Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the use of measuring tools
Choose the right tool and measure length in the context of an
experiment
Measure the length of straight and curve lines using rules and thread
(Activity 1.6, PPPM: Band 4)

Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the use of measuring tools
Choose the right tool and measure length in the context of an
experiment
Measure the length of diameter of objects using calipers
(Activity 1.7, PPPM: Band 4)

Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the use of measuring tools
Estimate area of regular and irregular shapes using graph paper
Carry out an activity to estimate the area of regular and irregular
shapes using graph paper
(Activity 1.8, PPPM: Band 4)

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Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the use of measuring tools
Choose the right tool and measure the volume of liquid in the
context of an experiment
Measure volume of liquids using measuring cylinder, pipette and
burette
(Activity 1.9, PPPM: Band 4)

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Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the concept of mass
(a) Determine the weight and mass
(b) Explain the difference between mass and weight ass of objects

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(a) Apply the skills of using the spring balance and lever balance
(b) Discussion on the different between mass and weight
(Activity 1.12 & 1.13, PPPM: Band 3)

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Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the use of measuring tools
Estimate the volume of solids using water displacement method
Carry out an activity to measure the volume of solids using water
displacement method
(Activity 1.10, PPPM: Band 4)

Introducing science
Introduction to science
Understanding the use of measuring tools
Choose the right tool and measure the body and liquid temperatures
Carry out an activity to measure the body and liquid temperatures
(Activity 1.11, PPPM: Band 4)

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Introducing science
Introduction to science
Realising the importance of standard units in everyday life
Give examples of problems that may arise if standard units are not
used
Discuss the various unit of measurement
(Activity 1.14, PPPM: Band 6)

Chapter 2: Cell as a unit of life

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Man and the variety of living things

Cell as a unit of life
Understanding cells
(a) Identify the parts of microscope
(b) Identify that cell is the basic unit of living things and prepare
slides following the proper procedures
(a) Carry out an activity to identify the parts of microscope
(b) Carry out an activity to prepare slides of cheek cells and onion
cells
(Activity 2.1 & 2.2, PPPM: Band 3)

Man and the variety of living things

Cell as a unit of life
Understanding cells
Identify the general structures of animal cells and plant cells and
state the functions
(a) Label the different structures of a animal cell and a plant cell
(b) Compare an animal cell and a plant cell
(Activity 2.2 & 2.3 PPPM: Band 3)

Man and the variety of living things

Cell as a unit of life
Understanding unicellular organism and multicellular organism
State the meaning of unicellular organisms and multicellular
organisms
Observe examples of unicellular organisms and multicellular
organisms under a microscope
(Activity 2.4, PPPM: Band 2)

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Man and the variety of living things

Cell as a unit of life
Understanding that cells form tissues, organs and systems in the
human body
(a) Name the different types of human cells and its function
(b) Arrange sequentially cell organisation from simple to complex
(a) Gather information and discuss the types of human cells and its
function
(b) Discuss the cell organisation from simple to complex using the
terms cell, tissue, organ, system and organism
(Activity 2.5 & 2.6, PPPM: Band 1, 3)

Man and the variety of living things

Cell as a unit of life
Realising that humans are complex organisms
Explain why human beings are complex organisms
Discussion on why humans beings are complex organisms
(Activity 2.7, PPPM: Band 6)

Chapter 3: Matter
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Matter in nature
Matter
Understanding that matter has mass and occupies space
(a) State that things has mass and occupies space
(b) Explain the meaning of matter and relate things and matter
Carry out an activity to show that air have mass and occupy space
(Activity 3.1, PPPM: Band 4)

Matter in nature
Matter
Understanding the three states of matter
(a) State that matter is made up of particles
(b) State three states of matter and its arrangement of particles
(c) Compare and contrast the three states of matter
(a) Simulate the arrangement and movement of particles in the three
states of matter
(b) Carry out an activity to compare and contrast the three states of
matter
(Activity 3.2 & 3.3, PPPM: Band 3)

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Matter in nature
Matter
Understanding the concept of density
(a) Define density and explain why some objects and liquids float
(b) Solve simple problems related to density
(a) Carry out activities to show why some objects and liquids float
by relating it to its density
(b) Carry out activities to solve simple problems related to density
(c) Modifying the density of an object
(Activity 3.4, & 3.7, PPPM: Band 5)

Matter in nature
Matter
Appreciating the uses of properties of matter in everyday life
Describe how man uses the different states of matter and applies the
concept of density
Discussion on how man uses the different states of matter and
applies the concept of density
(Activity 3.6)

Matter in nature
Matter
Appreciating the uses of properties of matter in everyday life
Applying of the concept of buoyancy in making a model of
submarine that can float and sink in water
Carry out a project to make a model of submarine that can float and
sink in water
(Activity 3.8)

Chapter 4: The variety of resources on Earth

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Matter in nature
The variety of resources on earth
Knowing the different resources on earth
List the resources on earth needed to sustain life i.e. air, water, soil
and living things
Gather information about the resources on earth i.e. water, air, soil
and living things
(Activity 4.1, PPPM: Band 2)

Matter in nature
The variety of resources on earth
Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures
(a) State what elements, compounds and mixtures are
(b) State the differences between elements, compounds and
mixture
Discussion on what elements, compounds and mixtures are and the
differences between elements, compounds and mixture
(Activity 4.2, PPPM: Band 4)

Matter in nature
The variety of resources on earth
Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures
Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of different
metal and non-metals
Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of metals and
non-metals
(Activity 4.3, PPPM: Band 4)

Matter in nature
The variety of resources on earth
Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures
(a) Classify elements as metals and non-metals based on their
characteristics
(b) Give examples of metals and non-metals
Compare and contrast the properties of elements, compounds and
mixture
(Activity 4.4, PPPM: Band 4)

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Matter in nature
The variety of resources on earth
Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures
Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of mixture and
compound
Carry out an experiment to compare the properties of mixture and
compound
(Activity 4.5, PPPM: Band 4)

Matter in nature
The variety of resources on earth
Understanding elements, compounds and mixtures
Carry out an experiment to separate different mixture
Carry out an experiment to separate a mixture of sand and table salt
(Activity 4.6 & 4.7, PPPM: Band 4)

Matter in nature
The variety of resources on earth
Appreciating the importance of the variety of earths resources to
man
Explain the importance of
(a) variety of earths resources to man
(b) preservation and conservation of resources on earth
Gather information on the importance of
(a)variety of earths resources to man
(b) preservation and conservation of resources on earth
(Activity 4.8, PPPM: Band 6)

Chapter 5: The air around us

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Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air)
(a) State what air is made up of
(b) Explain why air is a mixture
(c) State the average percentage of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon
dioxide in air
Discussion on what air is made up of, why air is a mixture and the
average percentage of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in air
(Activity 5.1)

Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air)
Carry out an investigation to show the percentage of oxygen in air
Carry out an experiment to show the percentage of oxygen in air
(Activity 5.2, PPPM: Band 4)

Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding what air is made up of (the composition of air)
Carry out an investigation to show that air contains water vapour,
microorganism and dust
Carry out an experiment to show that air contains water vapour,
microorganism and dust
(Activity 5.3, PPPM: Band 4)

Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding the properties of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Identify oxygen and carbon dioxide based on its properties
Carry out activities to show the properties of oxygen and carbon
dioxide
(Activity 5.4 & 5.5, PPPM: Band 4)

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Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding oxygen is needed in respiration
Relate that living things use oxygen during respiration
Carry out an experiment to show that living things use oxygen
during respiration
(Activity 5.6, PPPM: Band 5

Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding oxygen is needed in respiration
Relate that living things give out carbon dioxide during respiration
Carry out an experiment to show that living things give out carbon
dioxide during respiration
(Activity 5.7, PPPM: Band 5)

Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding oxygen is needed in respiration
(a) State that energy, carbon dioxide and water vapour are the
products of respiration
(b) Compare and contrast the content of oxygen in inhaled and
exhaled air in humans
(a) Carry out an experiment to show that living things give out
energy, carbon dioxide and water vapour during respiration
(b) Carry out an activity to compare and contrast the content of
oxygen in inhaled and exhaled air in humans
(Activity 5.8 & 5.9, PPPM: Band 5)

Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding oxygen is needed for combustion (burning)
State that oxygen is needed for combustion
Carry out an experiment to investigate the effect of size of a
container on the length of time a candle burns
(Activity 5.10 & 5.11, PPPM: Band 5)

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Matter in nature
The air around us
Understanding oxygen is needed for combustion (burning)
List the products of combustion of charcoal and charcoal
Carry out an experiment to test for the products of combustion such
as carbon dioxide and water
(Activity 5.12)

Matter in nature
The air around us
Analysing the effects of air pollution
(a) List examples and the sources of air pollutants
(b) Describe the effects of air pollution
Discussion on the examples and the sources of air pollutants, and
the effects of air pollution
(Activity 5.13)

Matter in nature
The air around us
(a) Analysing the effects of air pollution
(b) Realising the importance of keeping the air clean
(a) Explain the steps needed to prevent and control air pollution
(b) Describe how life would be without clean air
Carry out a project (folio) to study the air pollution
(Activity 5.14 & 5.15, PPPM: Band 6)

Chapter 6: Sources of energy

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Energy
Sources of energy
Understanding various forms and sources of energy
List the various forms and sources of energy
Gather information about the various forms and sources of energy
(Activity 6.1 & 6.2, PPPM: Band 1)

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Energy
Sources of energy
Understanding various forms and sources of energy
Identify various sources of energy, energy changes and the sun as
the primary source of energy
Discussion on the various sources of energy, energy changes and
the sun as the primary source of energy
(Activity 6.3)

Energy
Sources of energy
Understanding various forms and sources of energy
Carry out an experiment to investigate energy change from potential
to kinetic energy
Carry out an experiment to investigate energy change from potential
to kinetic energy
(Activity 6.4 & 6.5, PPPM: Band 4)

Energy
Sources of energy
Understanding renewable and non-renewable energy
Group the various sources of energy into renewable and nonrenewable
Carry out an activity to classify the various sources of energy into
renewable and non-renewable
(Activity 6.6, PPPM: Band 3)

Energy
Sources of energy
Realising the importance of conserving energy sources
Describe the importance of conserving energy sources
Discuss the importance of conserving energy sources
(Activity 6.7, PPPM: Band 6)

Chapter 7: Heat

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Energy
Heat
Understanding heat as a form of energy
State that the sun gives out heat
Carry out an activity to show that the sun gives out heat
(Activity 7.1, PPPM: Band 4)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat as a form of energy
State the difference between heat and temperature
Carry out an activity to show the difference between heat and
temperature
(Activity 7.2, PPPM: Band 2)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State that heat causes solids to expand and contract
Carry out an activity to show that heat causes solids to expand and
contract
(Activity 7.3, PPPM: Band 4)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State that heat causes liquids to expand and contract
Carry out an activity to show that heat causes liquids to expand and
contract
(Activity 7.4, PPPM: Band 4)

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Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State that heat causes gases to expand and contract
Carry out an activity to show that heat causes gases to expand and
contract
(Activity 7.5, PPPM: Band 4)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State that heat flows in three different ways (conduction, convection
and radiation)
Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by conduction
(Activity 7.6)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State that heat flows in three different ways (conduction, convection
and radiation)
Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by convection
(Activity 7.7)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State that heat flows in three different ways (conduction, convection
and radiation)
Carry out an activity to show how heat flows by radiation
(Activity 7.8)

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Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
(a) Give examples of heat flow in natural phenomena
(b) State what a heat conductor and insulator
(a) Discussion on the occurrence of natural phenomena
(b) Discussion on the heat conductor and insulator
(Activity 7.9 & 7.10, PPPM: Band 5)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State what a heat conductor
Carry out an experiment to investigate different materials as heat
conductors
(Activity 7.11, PPPM: Band 5)

Energy
Heat
Understanding heat flow and its effect
State what a heat insulators
Carry out an experiment to investigate different materials as heat
insulators
(Activity 7.12, PPPM: Band 5)

Energy
Heat
Analysing the effect of heat on matter
State the change in state of matter in physical processes
Carry out an activity to show the change in state of matter in
physical processes
(Activity 7.13 & 7.14, PPPM: Band 4)

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Energy
Heat
Applying the principles of expansion and contraction of matter
(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 problems
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
(Activity 7.15)

Energy
Heat
Understanding the dark, dull objects absorb and give out heat better
(a) State that dark, dull objects absorb heat better than white shiny
objects
(b) Carry out experiments to investigate heat absorption
Carry out experiments to show that dark, dull objects absorb heat
better than white, shiny objects
(Activity 7.16, PPPM: Band 5)

Energy
Heat
Understanding the dark, dull objects absorb and give out heat better
(a) State that dark, dull objects gives out heat better than white,
shiny objects
(b) Carry out experiments to investigate heat release
Carry out experiments to show that dark, dull objects gives out heat
better than white, shiny objects
(Activity 7.17, PPPM: Band 5)