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Science- Grade 5
Strategic Intervention Material
Quarter 1 – MELC:Use the properties of materials whether they are useful or harmful
S5MT-a1-b-1
First Edition, 2021

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Author: Karren P. Reyes

Teacher III

Learning Amelia S. Villanueva

Resource Principal I
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Master Teacher II

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Teacher III

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 Table of Contents
Page

Introduction……………….………………………………………………………………. iv

Guide Card ……………….……………………………………………………………… 1-4.

Activity Card ......................................................................................................................... 5-8

Assessment Card ……………………………………………………………………….. . 9- 12

Enrichment Card……………………………………………………………………….... 13-14

Answer Key Card ……………………………………………………………………….. 15-17

Reference Card …………………………………………………………………………… 18

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 Introduction
The goal of every teacher is to make every learner understand and apply

the lessons learned from the class, but, this goal may not be met if students themselves

find it hard to understand the lessons in Science 5. One of the ways to help the learners

achieve success in learning is through the use of a strategic intervention material ( SIM)

This Strategic Intervention material focuses on the Most Essential Competencies

for Grade 5 in the First quarter. This material features interesting exercises, pictures,

illustrations to make the lesson clearer and comprehensive.

It deals on the use of different properties of materials whether they are useful

or harmful, which is one of the Most Essential Learning competencies in the Quarter

1 of Science 5. This SIM give simple ideas and activities to easily understand the lesson.

This will also help the pupils to understand, appreciate and enjoy learning Science.

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 Guide Card 1
Background Information

Everything around us is matter – the soil, water, and air. Matter has different properties

that make them different from one another. Some types of matter have properties that

make them good materials for producing useful products. Other types have properties

that make them harmful. Sometimes, matter also undergoes changes that affect their

properties.

We use different materials for cleaning, cooking, eating, and repairing. The

usefulness of a certain material depends on its properties. These are materials that are

durable and therefore can be reused many times. Though there are some that are not

meant to be reused. Creative and inventive people still find other ways to use them.

There are also materials that are made for certain purposes only and can be harmful

when not used or disposed properly. In order to minimize waste in our own household,

we have to know which materials are still useful and which are ones should already be

disposed.

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 Guide Card 2
Materials have different uses at home. Some of them are the following:

1. Why is towel used to dry up our body after

bathing?

⇒ Towel is used to dry up our body because it

absorbs water. This property is called absorbent.

They are also soft. The materials that do not absorb

water are waterproof.

2. Why is glass used to make windows,

bottles, and eye glasses?

⇒ Glass is used to make windows, bottles

and eye glasses because it is transparent. We

need to take extra careful in handling materials

made of glass because they are brittle and

might cause us accident.

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 3. Why is wood used to make tables, chairs and doors?

⇒ Wood is used to make tables, chairs and doors

because they are durable and hard.

4. What do you call to the materials that can

be bent easily?

⇒ Materials that can be bent easily are

elastic and flexible. Some materials

that are elastic and flexible are

rubber band, tire and balloon.

5. Why do we use casserole, pan and pots made

of metals in cooking our food?

⇒ We use casserole, pan and pot made of

metals in cooking our food because they can allow

heat to pass through them. They are conductors of

heat. Materials that do not allow heat to pass

through are called insulators of heat.

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Materials have different properties according to their uses. These properties are

hardness, softness, brittleness, absorbent, waterproof, flexibility, durability,

transparent, conductor of heat or electricity and insulator of heat and electricity.

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 Activity Card 1
Direction: Cut the picture below and paste it on the corresponding box

GLASS WOOD METAL RUBBER FABRIC

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 Activity Card 2
Directions: Identify the properties of each materials used at home. Choose the

two best answers from the following choices.

1. Fabric

A. Hard

B. Brittle

C. Absorbent

D. Soft

2. Metal

A. Soft

B. Heat Conductor

C. Brittle

D. Hard

3. Rubber

A. Heat Conductor

B. Flexible

C. Elastic

D. Hard

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4. Wood

A. Absorbent

B. Waterproof

C. Hard

D. Durable

5. Ceramic and capiz

A. Absorbent

B. Brittle

C. Soft

D. Shiny

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 Assessment Card

Read the following questions. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided.
___1. In what part of the house can you usually find these materials?

a. in the bathroom

b. in the kitchen

c. In the bedroom

d. in the living room

____2. Observe the pictures below, what materials are they made of?

a.wood

b. plastic

c. paper

d. fiber

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____3. How will you classify the household materials above?

a. according to their color b. according to their shape

c. according to their hardness d. according to their use

____4.Which solid material does not belong to the group?

a. Gold bracelet

b. iron nail

c. plastic spoon

d. silver ring

____5.Metal is a substance. Why is it used for making machines?

a. Metal has many colors

b. Metal is shiny

c. Metal is strong

d. Metal is transparent

___6.Gold can be shaped into rings. What property does gold have?

a. brittleness

b. elasticity

c. hardness

d. malleability

___7.Rubber bands can be used to secure things tightly because they can be stretched

and can go back to their original shape. What property do rubber bands have?

a. elasticity b. softness

c. hardness d. strength

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__8. Why is a piece of paper easily catch fire?

a. Because it can be decomposed by nature.

b. Because it has the ability to ignite fire and combustible.

c. Because of its texture and a being fibrous.

d. Because it is white and smooth.

___9. Which material below has the property of being ductile?

a. b.
towel
Copper wire

c. d.

rubber bands Paper clip

____10. Niña is fond of cleaning the toilet. What is the best way she can use to

clean it?

a. Using soap detergent and water. b. Pouring baking soda.

c. Using muriatic acid. d. Pouring soft drinks on it.

____11. Aling Jessica is fond of buying air freshener. Which will be good for the

environment and best alternative to use?

a. peelings of calamansi b. mothballs

c. cologne d. detergent powder

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____12. An example of a chemical change is

a. an old car rusting

b. throwing a rock

c. cutting a piece of paper

d. crushing a can

____13.Why are metal useful?

a. They are hard and can be made into different shapes.

b. They can produce good sounds.

c. They can be broken easily

d. They can be thrown away easily.

____14.Which is not a harmful substance or material?

a. a slice of pizza

b. chlorine

c. insecticides

d. old batteries

____15.When do we consider a material to be useful?

a. If it has served its uses.

b. If it was put in a corner and wait for disposal.

c. If it was located in a place seen by people.

d. If it gives a person a reason to be happy.

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 Enrichment Card 1
A. Read the following questions. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the space provided.
1. Which of the following is the best way of using utility knife?
a. For watching

b. Cutting mid- sized fruits and vegetables

c. For drawing

d. All of the above

2. Which of the following materials can be used for eating and serving food?

a. Stone b. Straw

c. Knife d. Spoon

3. Which of the following materials is the best way to use in cooking adobo

a. Plate b. Cup

c. Pan d. Glass

4. Which of the following is the best thing to use in cleaning our teeth?

a. soap b. dishwashing liquid

c. toothpaste d. hand sanitizer

5. What should you wear to protect yourself to COVID -19?

a. Face shield

b. Face shield and face mask

c. Face mask

d. Alcohol

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 Enrichment Card 2

A. In the chart below, list down five materials that can you find. Write down each
material its usefulness and harmfulness in the proper column in the table
below.
Product Usefulness Harmfulness

B. Directions: Identify the property of the material that is used in producing

useful and valuable products. Write your answer on the blank.

__________1. Gold is used in making jewelry such as earing and ring.

__________2. The water tank is made of stainless steel.

__________3. A blanket is made of cotton fabric.

__________4. Kitchens utensils are good conductor of heat.

__________5. Shoes are all made of leather.

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 Answer Key Card 1
Activity Card 1 key

Activity Card 2 key

1. c, d

2. b, d

3. b, c

4. c, d

5. b, d

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 Answer Key Card 2

Assessment Card Key

1. b 11. a

2. b 12. a

3. d 13. a

4. c 14. a

5. c 15. a

6. d

7. a

8. b

9. c

10. c

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 Answer Key Card 3

Enrichment Card 1 Key

1. b

2. d

3. b

4. b

5. b

Enrichment Card 2 Key

A. Answers may vary

B. Answers may vary

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 Reference Card
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