Lesson on Metal and Non-metal. Show Examples, Explain Properties, Watch Video, Group Activity, Quiz. Assess Understanding. Differentiation Available.
Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the children if they know what metal and non-metal are. Show them some examples of metal and non-metal objects such as a metal spoon, a non-metal pencil, a metal key, and a non-metal eraser. Explain that metal and non-metal are two different types of materials.
Lesson Outline:
- Introduce the concept of metal and non-metal.
- Show examples of metal and non-metal objects.
- Explain the properties of metal and non-metal.
- Show a video on metal and non-metal.
- Conduct a class discussion on the video.
- Distribute worksheets on metal and non-metal.
- Conduct a group activity on sorting metal and non-metal objects.
- Conduct a class quiz on metal and non-metal.
Questioning:
- What is metal?
- What is non-metal?
- Can you give an example of a metal object?
- Can you give an example of a non-metal object?
- What are the properties of metal?
- What are the properties of non-metal?
Assessment: Assess the children's understanding of metal and non-metal through the group activity and class quiz.
Differentiation: For children who need extra support, provide them with visual aids such as pictures of metal and non-metal objects. For children who are more advanced, provide them with more challenging questions during the class quiz.
Plenary: End the lesson by summarizing the key points of the lesson. Ask the children to share what they have learned about metal and non-metal.
Resources:
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzYz5JvJZw4
- Worksheet: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105238/metal-nonmetal-sorting.pdf
- Worksheet: https://www.teachervision.com/properties-metals-nonmetals-worksheet
- Picture cards: https://www.twinkl.com/resource/t-t-2546545-metal-and-non-metal-sorting-activity-cards