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Which subject	Science
What topic	Balls study
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Exploring Balls

Subject: Science

Grade: 4

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: The Study of Balls

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Objectives

• Understand the different types of balls and their characteristics.
• Explore how the properties of balls affect their use in various sports and activities.
• Investigate the relationship between shape, material, and behavior during play.

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Materials Needed

• A variety of balls (soccer ball, basketball, tennis ball, rubber ball, etc.)
• Measuring tape
• Stopwatch
• Worksheet for activities and homework
• Whiteboard and markers

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

Begin the lesson by asking students about their favorite sports or games that use a ball. Encourage them to share which type of ball they use and why. Introduce the topic of the day: the study of balls. Explain how different materials and designs affect how a ball behaves.

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Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Types of Balls

• Discuss various types of balls: soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, and others.
• Explain the materials used (e.g., leather, rubber, etc.) and how they affect the ball's performance.

2. Properties of Balls

• Discuss key properties such as size (diameter), weight, bounciness, and texture.
• Highlight how these properties influence how the ball is used in different sports.

3. Experiment Introduction

• Explain that students will conduct a simple experiment to observe the bounce and rolling distance of different balls.

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Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

Experiment Activity

1. Bounce Test:

   • Have students measure the height of the bounce for each type of ball.
   • Use the measuring tape and stopwatch to record how long it takes each ball to come to rest after being dropped from a consistent height.

2. Rolling Test:

   • Students will roll each ball down an inclined surface and measure the distance traveled.
   • Discuss factors that might influence the distance ( weight, surface texture, etc.).

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Conclusion (5 Minutes)

Wrap up the lesson by discussing the findings from the experiments:

• Which ball bounced the highest and why?
• Which ball traveled the furthest and what factors contributed to its distance? Encourage students to think about how understanding these properties might help in choosing the right ball for different games.

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Homework Assignment

Tasks:

1. Choose two different types of balls from your household items and compare their properties. Fill out the following table:

Type of Ball	Material	Diameter (cm)	Weight (grams)	Bounciness (High/Medium/Low)	Rolling Distance (meters)
Ball 1
Ball 2

2. Write a paragraph about which ball you would choose to play a specific sport, explaining your reasoning based on the properties you studied in class.

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Homework Answers (For Teacher Reference)

1. Example:

   • Type of Ball 1: Soccer Ball

     • Material: Synthetic Leather
     • Diameter: 22 cm
     • Weight: 410 grams
     • Bounciness: High
     • Rolling Distance: 10 meters

   • Type of Ball 2: Tennis Ball

     • Material: Rubber and Felt
     • Diameter: 6.7 cm
     • Weight: 58 grams
     • Bounciness: Medium
     • Rolling Distance: 5 meters

2. Example Response: "I would choose the soccer ball to play soccer because it is larger and bouncier than a tennis ball, which helps it to travel further when kicked. The material of the soccer ball is designed to handle the impact of a kick, making it more suitable for the sport."

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Encourage students to share their findings during the next class!