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Competency 1.0 ( Investigates Scientific findings about
structure of matter and quantity
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Competency level 1.1 ( Discuss the scientific findings about the structure of
atom.
Activity 1.1 ( Let us go inside the atom.
Time ( 120 minutes
Quality inputs ( ² Photograph of a nuclear reactor.annex 1.1.1
² Three copies of instructions for exploration given in
annex 1.1.2
• ² Three copies of the article"Let us get inside
the atom"annex 1.1.3
² Demy papers and pastels
Teaching-learning process (
Step 1.1.1 ( ² Display the photograph to the class.
² Inquire from the children as to what know about what is
given in the picture
² Conduct a brain storming discussion to highlight the
following.
That,
² In an atomic reactor,the energy in the atoms is
transformed into energy that is useful to man.
² atom is the building blocks of matter.
² The findings about the atom can be made use of for the
benefit of man.
(15 minutes)
Step 1.1.2 ( ² Divide the class into three groups.
² Provide the groups with copies of instructions for
exploration.
² Assign the tasks and engage the groups in exploration.
² Prepare them to present their findings to the class.
(60 minutes)
Step 1.1.3 ( ² Get each group to present their findings to the class.
² Give the first opportunity to the respective group to
elaborate on the presentation.
² Get the other groups to propose constructive sugges
tions,
² Elaborate highlighting the following points.
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