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Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in SCIENCE 4

Integrated in ESP and English

I. Objectives
At the end of the 50 minutes lesson, the pupils will be able to:
1. Identify objects attracted by a magnet.
2. Draw objects attracted by a magnet.
3. Show cooperation in doing group activity.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Magnetic Force
Science Concept:
Magnet - They attract some kind of metals.
Attract - It is being closer together.
Force - It is a push or a pull.
Poles - Regions found at each end of a magnet
Process Skills:
inferring, observing, communicating
References:
Teacher’s Guide: Lesson 48, pp. 226-228
Learner’s Materials: Lesson 48, pp. 182-183

Materials: Power point presentation, bar magnets, flashcard, pictures, charts and
materials for group activity

III. Learning Tasks

A. Engagement
1. Performing Routinized Activities
a. Greeting
b. Praying
c. Checking of Attendance

2. Drill
Reading of Science Words
cutting twisting pressing
tearing pounding squeezing
bending folding pushing
stretching hammering pulling

3. Review
What actions can you do on the objects in order to change their size and shape.
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tearing pressing pounding stretching squeezing
______________ 1. Orange fruit
______________ 2. Black pepper
______________ 3. Rubber band
______________ 4. Paper
______________ 5. Modeling clay

4. Motivation
Let the pupils assemble the different triangles and quadrilaterals to guess what
is the mystery material in the box.

5. Presentation of the lesson

Ask: What is this object?

Solve the crossword puzzle using the given clues.

1. They attract some kind of metals.
2. It is being closer together.
3. It is a push or a pull. 2 a
4. Regions found at each end of a magnet . 4. p
3 f
.
1. m

B. Exploration
1. Settings of Standard for Group Activity
What are the proper behaviors while conducting group activity?
G-ive thoughtful feedback
R-espect others and their thoughts
O-n task all the time
U-se soft voices
P-articipate actively
S-tay with your group

2. Presenting of rubrics to be used in giving scores for the group task.

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Criteria 5 points 3 points 1 point

Accuracy Had answered the Had able to answer the Had able to answer the
activity correctly. activity but with 1-2 activity with more than
mistakes 2 mistakes

Teamwork All members have Some members did not The group is in chaos.
cooperated and were cooperate and/or not
behaved. behave.

Timebound Finish the group task Finish the group task Finish the group task
before or within the after the given time. quite delayed.
given time.

3. Group Activity
- Divide the class into four groups.
- Let them do Activity 1- What Objects are Attracted by Magnets?
a. Gather all the materials
b. Place each given materials near the end of the magnet. Observe what
happens.
c. Record your observations on the table below.

Objects attracted to magnets Objects not attracted to magnets

- Give them 10 minutes to do this.

-Tell the class to prepare a group output and be ready to present in class.

4. Explanation
a. Let the group present their output in class.
b. Explain the key ideas of the pupils if necessary.
c. Discuss the guide questions
- What happen when materials were placed near the magnet?
- What are they made of?
d. Emphasize the following key ideas after the report.
- Magnet can attract materials.
- Not all materials are attracted by magnets.
- Materials made of metals are those attracted by magnets.
- They may be made of iron, nickel and cobalt.
- Materials which are non-metals are not attracted by magnets. These may be
made of rubber, plastic or wood.
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- There are several types of magnets like rectangular magnets, horseshoe
magnets and a bar magnets.
- The ends of the magnets are called poles. One pole is called the north pole;
the other is south pole. A magnet has always both north pole and south
pole.

5. Elaboration
A. Application
Direction: Place the following pictures on the right column.

Magnetic Non-Magnetic

B. Values Integration
Ask: In your activity earlier, what did you do to finish it fast?
Why is cooperation important?
How can you show your cooperation?

C. Generalization
- What are examples of materials that are attracted to magnets?
- Why do they attract to magnets?

D. Evaluation
I. Direction: Draw a horseshoe magnet if the given material will
attract to magnets and put an X mark if it will not.
_______ 1. Crayons
_______ 2. One-peso coin
_______ 3. Pencil eraser
_______ 4. Staple wires
_______ 5. Nails

II. Direction: Draw 5 objects that are attracted to magnet which can be
found in our classroom.

IV. Assignment
List down 10 materials found in your home that can be attracted by magnets.
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