Philippine Normal University

College of Education
Department of Early Childhood Education

ECEd 6: Science, Health and Nature Experiences

Lesson Plan in Science

Demonstration Method

“Reflections: How to Make a Kaleidoscope”

Grade 1

Presented by:
Emnace, Rubelyn P.
Malana, Davie Luh Marie M.
Sison, Amapola T.
Viado, Danesa C.

Presented to:
Prof. Joyce Leviste

October 16, 2008

I. Objectives
After 40 minutes, the students should be able to:
 identify a kaleidoscope;
 state how the kaleidoscope works;
 follow instructions given by the teacher and;
 tell the importance of the sense of sight.

II. Subject Matter

TOPIC:
Reflection made by kaleidoscope

CONCEPT:
 Light that comes from colors and images reflected on mirror can create
multiple images and patterns.
 The steps in making a kaleidoscope are:

1. Prepare the materials needed in making the kaleidoscope.

2. Get the three (3) mirrors and arrange them in triangular form. Tape them in
place.
3. Now, get the transparency sheet. Trace the tube on the transparency. There
should be two circles on the transparency. Cut the two (2) circles. Have an adult
to assist you. Set this aside.
4. Get the tube. From one edge of the tube, cut at least 1 ½ inch using the
cutter. Have an adult to assist you.
5. Get the cut-out transparencies. Put the other transparency on the “ring” we
have just made using hot glue. Have an adult to assist you.
6. Put the beads in the “dish”.
7. Seal the “dish” with another transparency.
8. Prepare the tube. Place the mirrors inside the tube. Put crumpled newspaper
beside the mirror so it will stay in place.
9. Place the finished “dish” on the tube using hot glue. Have an adult to assist
you.
10. Now, let’s make a viewing hole of the kaleidoscope. Trace the tube on
another cardboard. Cut it out. On the center of cut-out, cut a small hole. Place
the viewing hole on the other side of the tube.
11. You can decorate the kaleidoscope by wrapping it up with colorful papers or
putting stickers on it.

SKILLS:
 Observing, Predicting, Measuring

ATTITUDE:
Open-mindedness, Curiosity, Critical Thinking

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
cartolina
pentel pen
mirror

For the Kaleidoscope:

Tube, mirror, scratch paper/newspaper, sticky tape, hot glue, transparency,
beads, colored papers, wrapper, cutter, scissors, and sandpaper, ruler

REFERENCES:
 www.hpedsb.on.ca/tyend/wow/4EC_Seeing_things_again_again.PDF
 www.expertvillage.com/video/78333_make-kaleidoscope-glass.htm
 http://time4learning.com/science.shtml

III. Procedure:
 Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Preparation
1. Prayer “Good morning teacher!”
“Good morning children!”
(Students will stand, bow their heads and
“To start our new day, let us first talk to pray.)
Jesus and thank him for all his
blessings. Let us all stand up, bow our
heads and pray.”

Dear God, thank you for this wonderful
day that we have, that we are a part of
your creation. Thank you for my family,
classmates and teachers, for keeping us
in your loving and caring heart. In
Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Dear God, thank you for this wonderful
day that we have, that we are a part of
your creation. Thank you for my family,
classmates and teachers, for keeping us in
your loving and caring heart. In Jesus’
name, we pray. Amen.

2. Motivation
“Now class, to waken up our day I will
teach you a new song called The Color
Song!
Teacher will sing first then you will
follow afterwards.

Red is for apple

Yellow for bananas
Violet is for the grapes
Orange is for carrots

Green for the leaves

And Blue for the sky
Black is for my shoe
White is for my teeth

“Okay, I think you’re ready to sing with

me!”

Red is for apple

Yellow for bananas Red is for apple
Violet is for the grapes Yellow for bananas
Orange is for carrots. Violet is for the grapes
Orange is for carrots.
Green for the leaves
And Blue for the sky Green for the leaves
 Black is for my shoes And Blue for the sky
White is for my teeth. Black is for my shoes
White is for my teeth.
“Let’s sing it faster!”
(Students will sing it faster.)
“What are the colors mentioned in the
song?” “Red, yellow, violet, orange, green, blue,
black, white”
“What is the color of apple?”
“What is the color of the sky?” “Red!”
“What is the color of your teeth?” “Blue!”
“White!”
“Very good.”

3. Statement of the Aim

“What sense do you use to see
different things?”
“We use our sense of sight to see the
“Correct.” different things around us.”

“Today, you will see things in a

completely different way!

B. Explanation of Concept, Theory or

Process
“I have here a mirror with me. This also
helps us see things around us.

Do you know that it makes patterns out

of images and colors?

There is a thing that we call

kaleidoscope.

A kaleidoscope helps us see colors and

image patterns differently. So, what is
a kaleidoscope anyway?

A kaleidoscope is composed of
mirrors that reflect the real images,
creating beautiful and colorful
patterns. The real secret of the
kaleidoscope is the use of mirrors.
Mirrors reflect or imitate the images,
 how they look like exactly.

Today, to understand kaleidoscope

on how they work, you will see how to
make one!”

C. Demonstration of the Correct Process,

Concept or Theory
1. Objective
“Today, you will learn how to make a
kaleidoscope and see how it works.”

2. Title of the Activity

“The title of our activity is “Making a
Kaleidoscope”. I will show you how to
make one.”

3. Identification of Materials
“Now, the materials that I will use are
on the table. What are the things that
you can see on the table?"

“Very good students!”

4. Giving of Standards “Tube, mirror, scratch paper/newspaper,

“Now, what should you do when the sticky tape, hot glue, transparency, beads,
teacher is demonstrating in front?” colored papers, wrapper, cutter, scissors,
and sandpaper, ruler.”

5. Demonstration Proper
“Okay, I think you’re ready to listen and
watch how to make a kaleidoscope.
“We should listen attentively.”
Now, here’s how: “We should sit properly.”
1. Prepare the materials needed in “Don’t do unnecessary movements.”
making the kaleidoscope.

2. Get the three (3) mirrors and

arrange them in triangular form. Tape
them in place.

3. Now, get the transparency sheet.

Trace the tube on the transparency.
There should be two circles on the
transparency. Cut the two (2) circles.
Have an adult to assist you. Set this
aside.

4. Get the tube. From one edge of the

tube, cut at least 1 ½ inch using the
cutter. Have an adult to assist you.

5. Get the cut-out transparencies. Put

the other transparency on the “ring”
we have just made using hot glue.
Have an adult to assist you.

6. Put the beads in the “dish”.

7. Seal the “dish” with another

transparency.

8. Prepare the tube. Place the mirrors

inside the tube. Put crumpled
newspaper beside the mirror so it will
stay in place.

9. Place the finished “dish” on the

tube using hot glue. Have an adult to
assist you.

10. Now, let’s make a viewing hole of

the kaleidoscope. Trace the tube on
another cardboard. Cut it out. On the
center of cut-out, cut a small hole.
Place the viewing hole on the other
side of the tube.

11. You can decorate the kaleidoscope

by wrapping it up with colorful papers
or putting stickers on it.

“Now, we have our very own

kaleidoscope!”
I will pass this around so you can see
what’s inside.”
D. Discussion of the Observation
“Now that you have seen the
kaleidoscope, tell me what are the
things that you saw inside?

“What colors did you see?”

“What do you think is happening to the
light inside the kaleidoscope?”
“Very good. You saw different colors
because the light reflected on the
mirror. You saw different patterns
inside because we had placed the
mirrors inside in a triangular form.”
(Students will have the chance to hold and
see the kaleidoscope and return it to
teacher.)
“I see different patterns, images and
colors.”

E. Proving the Concept, Theory or Process
“Now that you have learned about
reflections, we are going to have a
game. The title of our game is “Mirror,
Mirror, Who’s the Fairest of Them All?”
“We saw red, blue, yellow, black, green,
orange and violet“
“It is reflecting to the mirrors inside the
kaleidoscope.”

“Our game goes like this. There will be

a “Doer” and a “Mirror”. Those who
will act as a “Doer” will have to follow
my instructions. The “Mirror” will have
to quickly follow what the “Doer” is
doing. Do you understand?”

“Now you need to find a partner and

decide who will need to be the “Doer”
and who will be the “Mirror”.”

“Are you ready?”

 Jump up and down.
 Sit down.
 Make a happy face.
 Make a sad face.
 Stand up and shake you body.
 Face to the right and walk in place.
 Raise your right hand and laugh.
 Face to the left and do the otso-otso
dance. “Yes, teacher!”
 Do the Spaghetti Dance slowly.
 Do the Papaya Dance.
(Students will find a partner and decide
who will be the “Doer” and the “Mirror”.)

“Yes, teacher!”
(Students will do the actions instructed by
the teacher.)