I.

General Overview
Catch-up Subject: Science Grade Level: 8
Quarterly Theme: Particle Nature of Matter Sub-theme: Identify matter
from non-matter,
Time: 7:00 – 7:40 AM 8-Sampaguita Date: February 2, 2024
7:40- 8:20 AM 8- Camia

II. Session Outline

Session Title: The Starlight Symphony (Distinguishing Matter from
non-matter )

Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:

Objectives: 1. define matter and non-matter.
2. develop an appreciation for the interplay of matter and non-
matter in our surroundings.
3. practice categorizing objects into matter and non-matter
through interactive activities

Key Concepts: Matter: Physical substance that occupies space and possesses mass.
Non-Matter: Intangible concepts or entities that lack physical
substance.
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
Matter Hunt: Begin with a scavenger hunt where
A. Introduction students identify and collect various objects in the
5 mins
and Warm-Up classroom. Students will try to explain whether the
objects they collected are matter or non-matter.
Activity: The Starlight Symphony
Begin with a story about a magical starlight symphony,
creating an imaginative setting where matter and non-
matter coexist harmoniously
Questions
1. What fascinated Mia during the special
performance at the Starlight Symphony?
2. How did the celestial guide clarify the nature of
starlight when Mia questioned if it was matter?
B. Concept 20 3. What did Mia encounter in the Starlight
Exploration mins Symphony that made her wonder if it was matter, and
how did the Mistweaver clarify?
4. What did Mia question about the reflection in the
pool, and how did the Celestial Guardian explain?
Materials: 2 column chart, ballpen
Let them write objects related to r elated to the starlight
symphony.
Have students categorize them into matter and non-
matter, discussing their choices.

Why is it important for us to recognize and distinguish

between matter and non-matter in our daily lives?
C. Valuing 10 mins Can you think of examples where the recognition of both
has enhanced your understanding of a situation or
concept?

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 Activity: Harmonizing Essence: The Starlight
Symphony Self-Reflection
Materials: writing tools, paper
Journal Writing 5 mins Prompt students to imagine themselves as a character in
the starlight symphony. What kind of matter or non-
matter would they be, and how do they contribute to the
symphony?

Prepared by:
LESLIE R. SALINAS
Teacher I

JENNIFER J. BONGANCISO
Master Teacher I

Recommending Approval: Approved:

CECILIA A. SEGUUIN EMMA A. DE GUZMAN, EdD

Head Teacher III Principal III

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