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Which subject	Science
What topic	Matter
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Matter

Subject

Science

Topic

Matter

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5

Duration

30 Minutes

Number of Students

20

Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Canadian national curriculum for Grade 5 Science, focusing on the properties and changes of matter.

Objectives

• Students will define matter and identify its properties.
• Students will differentiate between solids, liquids, and gases.
• Students will conduct a simple experiment to observe the properties of matter.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Measuring cups or graduated cylinders
• Water, sand, and small rocks
• Balloons
• Worksheets for notes
• Science journals for homework tracking
• Safety goggles

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the concept of matter. Discuss the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Engage students with questions about everyday examples.
2	Properties of Matter	5 min	Explain the properties of matter. Use a whiteboard to list properties (e.g., shape, volume, density). Encourage students to think of additional properties.
3	Group Experiment	10 min	Divide the class into small groups. Each group will receive materials (water, sand, and rocks) to observe and categorize them as solid, liquid, or gas based on properties discussed. Ensure all groups wear safety goggles.
4	Group Discussion	5 min	Allow each group to share their findings with the class. Discuss any discrepancies and emphasize key learnings on the properties of different states of matter.
5	Summary and Closure	5 min	Recap the key concepts covered. Answer any questions students may have. Explain that the homework is to explore more on the properties of matter at home.

Homework

• Each student will write a short paragraph in their science journal about an item they encounter at home, identifying its state, properties, and why it fits that classification.
• Collect journals at the beginning of the next class for review; do not ask for presentations.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group work and discussions.
• Review of science journals to assess understanding of the properties of matter as part of the homework.

Lesson script