Year 3 Science Curriculum: Life Science
Year 3 Science Curriculum: Life Science
(SEMAKAN 2017)
SAINS
TAHUN 3
Modul Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran
(Edisi Bahasa Inggeris)
LIFE SCIENCE
3.1 Teeth 1 - 10
3.3 Digestion 20 - 24
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
6.1 Measurements 41 - 60
7.1 Density 61 - 69
MATERIAL SCIENCE
10.1 Pulley 84 - 91
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SUBJECT : Science
THEME : Life Science
TOPIC : Human (Teeth)
TIME : 60 minutes + 60 minutes + 60 minutes + 60 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOTES
LEVEL
Activity 1
Activity 2:
Activity 3.
Activity 4
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Activity 5
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Worksheet 1
a)
b)
c)
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Worksheet 2
Name
Begin to grow
Begin to fall
Begin to complete
Number of teeth
Total number of teeth
on upper jaw
2. Why does the set of permanent teeth replace the set of milk teeth once
we grow older?
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Worksheet 3
1. Tick (✔) on the healthy food and tick (X) on the food that should be
avoided taken too much.
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Complete the differences between sets of milk teeth and sets of permanent
teeth.
Time of Growth
Numbers
Size
Strength
Life Span
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Attachment 1
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SUBJECT : Science
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Activity 1
Questions :
i. How many classes of food are there?
ii. Which class of food you consume the
most in your daily intake?
iii. State the least class of food in your
intake(accept any pupils’ answer based
on seven classes of food)
iv. What is the effect of imbalanced food
intake to human body?
Activity 2:
1. Pupils are divided into groups and each group Teaching Aids: PL 2:
is given a set of food pictures. Pictures of food List examples for
i. Pupils classify the given pictures i-Think (tree map) each class of
according to the class of food using a Attachment 1 and 2 food.
tree map. (Refer attachment 1)
ii. Pupils present their tree map to the
class. PL 3:
iii. Based on the tree map, pupils explain Explain with
the importance of each food classes. examples the
iv. Pupils complete the given worksheet 2 importance of
“ Food Group Challenge” each class of
(Refer attachment 2 ) food.
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Activity 3
Questions: Suggestion:
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Activity 4
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Activity 5
Activity 6
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Attachment 1
Food classes
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Attachment 2
Instruction
1. Draw the food that are essential for health.
2. Draw the food that are essential for growth.
3. Draw the food that provides energy.
4. Draw the food that regulate body
temperature.
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Attachment 3
Questions:
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Attachment 4
VERSE 1
BANGUN PAGI SUDAH FIKIR
APA NAK MAKAN
MAKAN INI TINGGI KALORI
MAKAN ITU TAK DAPAT TELAN
JADI APA PILIHAN TERBAIK?
KALAU NAK SIHAT TAK NAK NAIK BERAT
CHORUS
SENANG SAJA KALAU NAK SIHAT
IKUTI SARANAN PINGGAN SIHAT MALAYSIA
SUKU SUKU SEPARUH
IKUT SAHAJA
SUKU IKAN SUKU NASI
SEPARUH SAYUR DAN BUAH
SUKU SUKU SEPARUH (3X)
VERSE 2
SEKARANG SUDAH TAHU
BAGAIMANA NAK MULA
PILIH YANG KURANG LEMAK
PILIH YANG KURANG GULA
JADI TUNGGU APA LAGI?
JOM SEMUA KITA IKUT BERSAMA
CHORUS
SENANG SAJA KALAU NAK SIHAT
IKUTI SARANAN PINGGAN SIHAT MALAYSIA
SUKU SUKU SEPARUH
IKUT SAHAJA
SUKU IKAN SUKU NASI
SEPARUH SAYUR DAN BUAH
SUKU SUKU SEPARUH (3X)
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Attachment 5
Complete the thinking map based on the information from the text given by the
teacher.
a) a)
b) b)
Food that
c) need to be c)
avoided
d)
d)
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SUBJECT : Science
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : At the end of the lesson, pupils are able to:
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOTES
LEVEL
ACTIVITY 1
Activity 2:
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Activity 3
Station 1- Mouth
Station 2- Oesophagus
Station 3- Stomach
Station 4- Intestines
Station 5- Anus
Activity 4
Activity 5
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Attachment 1
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Worksheet
Station 1- Mouth
Function
What happens
Station 2- Oesophagus
Function
What happens
Station 3-Stomach
Function
What happens
Station 4-Intestines
Function
What happens
Station 5- Anus
Function
What happens
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SUBJECT : Science
THEME : Science Life
TOPIC : Animals ( Eating Habits )
TIME : 60 minutes + 60 minutes + 60 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : At the end of the lesson, pupils are able to:
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOTES
LEVEL
Activity 1
Activity 2:
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Activity 3
Teaching Aids: PL 4:
1. Pupils watch a video on animals’ eating habits. Video presentation Give reasons on
2. Discuss about the video presentation. the dentition of
/ chart to observe
- What is animal A’s food? herbivore,
animals’ eating
- Which part is used to munch? carnivore and
habits.
- Which type of tooth is used to tear, omnivore based
chew, crush and munch food? on their eating
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- Pupils give examples of animals that
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change their eating habits based on
PL 5:
surroundings such as cat, dog and
Explain the
mouse. change of
Worksheet 2
3. Pupils make inference on teeth structure animals natural
according animals’ eating habits. eating habits
4. Pupils complete worksheet 2. through
examples.
Activity 4
Activity 5
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Worksheet 1
Choose and write the correct names of animals according to the animals’
eating habits.
chimpanz
buffalo cockroach
tiger
spider
panda giraffe
horse
grasshopper cat
eagle bear
chicken frog deer
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Worksheet 2
(b)
(a)
(c)
c:
2. Give two examples of animals that have the teeth structure as shown
above and state their eating habits.
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Attachment 1
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SUBJECT : Science
THEME : Life Science
TOPIC : Plant Reproduction
DURATION : 60 minutes + 60 minutes + 60 minutes
NUMBER OF PUPILS : 25
LEARNING OBJECTIVE : At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
1. State the ways plants reproduce.
2. Give examples of plants based on the way they
reproduce.
3. Generate ideas about the importance of plants
reproduction to living things.
4. Give at least two examples of plants that are able to
reproduce in more than one way.
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY NOTES
LEVEL
Activity 1
Activity 2
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Attachment 1
Complete the table below based on the video you have watched.
OBSERVATION CARD
Name :
Ways of
reproduction Stem Underground
Seeds Leaves Suckers Spores
Plants
cuttings stems
Guava
Banana
plant
Onion
Bird nest
fern
Tapioca
Aloe
vera
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Each group chooses one way of plant reproduction and give examples of
plants.
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Attachment 2
Objective
Garden soil
A pair of scissors
1 sweet potato
Water – 800ml
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Steps
4. Put some garden soil into the upper part of the bottles. (Refer to
the picture).
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5. Place the upper part of the bottles (contain soil) on top of the
bottles contain water (refer to the picture below)
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Questions
Picture 1
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Worksheet
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SUBJECT : Science
TOPIC : Measurement
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : At the end of the lesson, pupils are able to:
1. State the units that are used to measure area and
volume.
2. Describe the method of measuring area and volume.
3. Measure area and volume.
4. Solve problems to estimate the area of irregular surfaces.
5. Solve problems to determine the volume of irregular
shaped solids.
6. Give reason on the importance of measurement in daily
life.
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY NOTES
LEVEL
Activity 1
Activity 2
1. Pupils are divided into small groups consist of: Teaching Aids: PL 1:
- Group leader (coordinate group activities)
● Science text book State the units
- Note taker (record the result of the
activities done) ● Exercise book that are used to
● 1cm x 1cm measure area
- Presenter (present the outcomes)
and volume.
- Other group members (do the activities square cards
based on instruction) ● Worksheet 1
2. In groups, pupils measure the surface area of PL 2:
an exercise book using 1cm x 1cm square Describe the
cards. methods of
3. Pupils record the number of squares that measuring area
cover up the surface of the book and present and volume.
their findings.
4. Pupils state the unit used to measure the PL 3:
area of the book using cm2 as the unit with Measure area
guidance. and volume.
5. Question and answer session between pupils
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Questions:
i. How to measure area of a school
football field?
Prediction of pupil’s answer:
Measuring tape
ii. What is the unit used to measure
school football field?
Prediction of pupil’s answer: cm2
6. Teacher corrects the pupil’s misconception
about the most suitable standard unit for
bigger areas are m2 and km2.
7. Pupils complete worksheet 1.
Activity 3:
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Activity 4
1. Pupils are divided into small groups consists of: Teaching Aids:
● Toothpaste box
- Group leader (coordinate group activities)
- Note taker (record the result of the sized 2cm x 2cm
activities done) x 15cm
- Presenter (present the outcomes) ● Cube sized 1cm
- Other group members (do the activities x 1cm x 1cm
based on instruction)
Question:
i. Is cm3 suitable to measure the volume
of a school science laboratory?
Prediction of pupil’s answer: Not
suitable
ii. Explain your answer.
Prediction of pupil’s answer: because
cm3 is smaller than m3
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Activity 5
Activity 6
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Questions:
Why the measurement is important in
daily life?
Prediction of pupils’ answer:
i. We do not consume the wrong dosage
of medicine.
ii. We can prepare formula milk for baby
with the correct measurement.
iii. The contractor can measure the area
of the house that they want to build.
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TASK CARD 1
Square Card 1 cm x 1 cm
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Worksheet 1
Calculate the area of the objects below using square card. State
the unit for each area.
1cm x 1cm
1cm x 1cm
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Area of classroom:
1m x 1m
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Worksheet 2
Pupils’ guide
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Calculate the area of the objects below using square card. State
the unit of each area.
Area of object:
Area of object:
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Area of object:
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TASK CARD 2
Record the volume of liquid below.
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TASK CARD 3
STATION 1
1. Pour coloured water into the measuring cylinder.
sd 2. Observe the level of the coloured water through the
meniscus and record the initial water level.
3. Put a marble into the measuring cylinder.
4. Observe the changes of the water level.
5. Record the new water level (final reading)
6. Calculate the volume of the marble and record it on the
worksheet.
1ml = 1cm3
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STATION 2
1. Pour coloured water into the measuring cylinder.
2. Observe the level of the coloured water through the
meniscus and record the initial water level.
3. Put a pebble into the measuring cylinder.
4. Observe the changes of the water level.
5. Record the new water level (final reading).
6. Calculate the volume of the pebble and record it on the
worksheet.
1ml = 1cm3
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STATION 3
1. Pour coloured water into the measuring cylinder.
2. Observe the level of the coloured water through the
meniscus and record the initial water level.
3. Put an eraser into the measuring cylinder.
4. Observe the changes of the water level.
5. Record the new water level (final reading)
6. Calculate the volume of the eraser and record it on the
worksheet.
1ml = 1cm3
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Marble
Pebble
Eraser
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EXAMPLES OF SCRAPBOOK
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SUBJECT : Science
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOTES
LEVEL
Activity 1
1. Teacher chooses a pupil to put the cork into Teaching Aids: PL1:
the water followed by coin.
Nail, plastic, pencil, State the objects
2. Question and answer session between teacher
and pupils. eraser, paper clips, or materials that
leaves, paper, float and objects
Question: coins, pebble, or materials that
What is your observation? cotton buds and a sink.
container
Answer:
- The cork is floating
- The cork floats
Other suggestions:
Question: Pictures of objects
Where is the position of the cork? that float and sink
- On top
What happened to the coin? Teacher put several
- The coin sinks objects into the
Where is the position of the coin?
container filled with
- At the bottom
water and
3. Teacher relates the activity with the topic float stimulates the
and sinks. pupils to answer
4. Each group is given sets of object and a based on their
container filled with water. observations
5. Each pupil in the group take turns to put the
object in the container and record the
observations in Worksheet 1.
6. Based on their findings, each group is asked to
present it by using tree map.
OBJECTS
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Question :
Which object will sink when put it in the water?
Answer:
- Marble
Question:
Do the size of the object affects its ability to
float and sink?
Answer:
- No
Activity 2:
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Question :
i. What is the condition of ice when we put
it in the water?
- float/ on the surface of the water
ii. Why does the ice floats?
- Ice is less dense than water
Activity 3
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Activity 4
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Worksheet 1
Instruction: Insert the provided objects into the water container one by one,
then record your observation by ticking (√) the correct column.
nail
plastic
pencil
eraser
paper clip
leaf
paper
coin
pebble
cotton bud
Based on the above result, construct a tree map to classify the objects into
groups.
(Pupils can draw the tree map or teacher can provide the pupils with the
diagram of tree map to be completed)
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Worksheet 2
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Station 3
Upper layer
Pupils pour one spoon
of condense milk into
Lower layer
the water. (No stirring)
Eggs
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Worksheet 3
Draw and label the coloured layer of the sugar solution formed.
Conclusion:
Red layer is denser than green layer but less dense than yellow layer .
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SUBJECT : Science
THEME : Material Science
TOPIC : Acid and alkali
TIME DURATION : 60 minutes + 60 minutes + 60 minutes
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOTES
LEVEL
Activity 1
Activity 2:
1. Pupils are divided into groups and given roles: Teaching Aids: PL 3:
- Group leader (coordinate group activities)
Tamarind juice, Explain the
- Note taker (record the result of the
activities done) lime water, tap properties of acidic,
- Presenter (present the outcomes) water, honey, alkaline and neutral
- Other group members (do the activities dish washer, substance through
based on instruction) mango the change in the
juice and red colour of litmus
2. Each group is provided with tamarind juice, and blue litmus paper, taste and
lime water, tap water, honey, dish washer papers, petri touch.
and mango juice. dishes.
3. Pupils carry out activities to test substances by PL 4:
using litmus paper, taste and touch. ( complete Make generalisation
task form ) - Refer to Worksheet 1. that taste and touch
4. Pupils present the results in front of the class. are not scientific
5. Question and answer session between indicators of the
teacher and pupils. properties of acidic,
i. Can we taste soapy water? alkaline and neutral
ii. How to identify the acidic or alkaline for substances.
soapy water?
iii. Can we identify the properties of the
substance by just tasting or touching it?
( Guide students’ responses)
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Activity 3
PL 5:
Explain through
examples, the use
of acidic,
alkaline and
neutral
substances in life.
Activity 4:
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Worksheet 1
Complete the table below according to the results from the activity.
Changes in colour of
Material/substance Taste Touch litmus paper
Red Blue
Tamarind solution
Lime water
Tap water
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Changes in colour of
Material/substance Taste Touch litmus paper
Red Blue
Honey
Dishwasher
Mango juice
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Worksheet 2
Material Use
Food Flavouring
Agriculture
Washing
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Worksheet 3
Complete the table below according to the results from the activity
Tamarind solution
Lime water
Tap water
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Honey
Dishwasher
Mango juice
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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
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SUBJECT : Science
THEME : Earth and Space
DURATION : 60 minutes + 60 minutes
CONTENT STANDARD : 9.1 Solar System
LEARNING
STANDARDS : 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.4, 9.1.5
LEARNING
OUTCOMES : By the end of the lesson pupils are able to:
1. List members of the Solar System using various
media.
2. State the temperature of planets depends on their
position in the Solar System.
3. State the planets that revolve around the Sun on
their orbit.
4. Summaries the relationship between the position of
planet from the Sun with the time taken for the
planets to revolve around the Sun.
SCIENCE PROCESS : Observing, communicating, predicting and using
SKILLS space –time relationship, measuring and using
number
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY NOTES
LEVEL
Activity 1:
Activity 2:
Activity 3:
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Worksheet 1
S P6
Q
P8
P3
P1
P2
P4 P5
P7
a) P: ……………………………………...
b) Q: ……………………………………...
c) R: ………………………………………
d) S: ………………………………………
2. List the name of the planets in correct sequence according to their position nearest
to the Sun.
P1 P5
P2 P6
P3 P7
P4 P8
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Workheet 2
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
4. The further the of the planets from the Sun, the longer the
taken to revolve around the Sun.
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Workheet 3
The table below shows the position of planets from the Sun with the time taken for the
planets to revolve around the Sun.
Planet J K L M
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SUBJECT : Science
THEME : Technology and Sustainability of Life
TOPIC : Machine (Pulley)
DURATION : 60 minutes + 60 minutes + 60 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : At the end of the lesson, pupils are able to:
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PERFORMANCE
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY NOTE
LEVEL
Activity 1
Activity 2
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Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
1. Teacher gives instruction for the pupils to create Teaching Aids: PL4:
a functional model of pulley. Experiment Build a model of a
2. Pupils work in group to create a functional materials pulley and explain
model of pulley with guidance. how it works.
(Refer to
3. Pupils present their functional model of pulley. Attachment 1 and
4. The invention is displayed and will be discussed PL6:
2)
Communicate and
with the teacher. present
the type of pulley
creatively and
innovatively.
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Activity 6
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Worksheet 1
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Worksheet 2
Usage of
Pulley
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
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