Activity Sheet 10.

LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

5E MODEL

SUBJECT SCIENCE CLA YEAR 6

SS

DATE / DAY THURSDAY TIME 0800-0900

THEME LIFE SCIENCE TOPI 3.0 MICROORGANISM

C

CONTENT 3.1 Microorganisms are living things

STANDARD

LEARNING 3.1.4 Carry out experiments to determine the factors that affect the growth
STANDARD of microorganisms i.e. water, air, temperature, nutrient and acidity

LEARNING By the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:

OBJECTIVE State the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms.
SUCCESS By the end of the lesson, I can
CRITERIA 1. predict the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms.
2. test the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms.
3. State the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms.
4. conclude the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms are
water, air, nutrients, suitable temperature and acidity.
PRIOR 1. Pupils can identify the types of microorganisms.
KNOWLEDGE 2. Pupils know that microorganism are living things
3. Pupils knows the life processes of microorganisms
4. Pupils knows the harmful effects of microorganisms
TEACHING AIDS Papaya, beakers, vinegar, lids, vacuum bags, activity sheet

CROSS- Science and technology

CURRICULAR Values
ELEMENTS (CCE)
HOTS / i-THINK
Applying, Evaluating

ASSESSMENT & Activity sheet

EVALUATION Observing

SCIENTIFIC Observing, Making inferences, Controlling variables, Communicating,

SKILLS Experimenting
THINKING SKILLS Making inferences, Making generalisationsEvaluating, Making conclusions

SCIENTIFIC Being cooperative,

ATTITUDES AND Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment, Being honest and
NOBLE VALUES accurate in recording and validating data
Being diligent and persevere when carrying out a task.
 TEACHING AND LEARNING
CONTENT NOTES
ACTIVITIES

Engageme The factors that 1. Teacher shows to pupils 2 SPS:

nt) affect the growth of pieces of bread as shown in the Observing
(5 minutes) microorganisms. diagram below.

Thinking skills:
Generating Ideas

Scientific
attitudes/Noble
values
Having an interest and
2. Pupils are asked to observe the curiosity towards the
breads. environment.

3. Teacher asks:
i. What can you see on these two
pieces of bread?
ii. Pupils to give a reason why the
bread is mouldy and not mouldy.

4. Teacher tells the pupils that they

are going to carry out the activities
to test the factors that affect the
growth of microorganisms.

Exploratio Problem statement: 1. Teacher divided the pupils into SPS:

n What are the factors group of four. Observing
(20 that affect the Controls variables
minutes) growth of 2. Teacher provides each group Experimenting
microorganisms? with the apparatus and materials.
- papaya, beakers, vinegar, lid Manipulative skills:
vacuum bag, aktivity sheet (hands- 1.2.1
on activity) 1.2.2
1.2.4
3.Teacher asks the pupils to do the 1.2.5
activity based on the instuctions
given in the activity sheet. Performance Level:
PL5 Test the factors
4. Teacher asks the pupils to state that affect the growth
the aim of the experiment. of microorganisms

5. Teacher asks the pupils to state

the variables suh as Noble Values:
a) manipulating variable Being cooperative
b) responding variable Being honest and
c) constant variable accurate in recording
and validating data
Being diligent and
 6. Teacher asks the pupils to persevere when
record the observation on the piece carrying out a task.
of papaya after a week by
completing the Table 1 as shown
below.

Papaya Observations
V Mould absent
W Mould absent
X Mould grows
Y Mould grows
Z Mould absent
Table 1

Discussion . Performance Level:

Explanatio Factors that affect 1. Teacher asks the pupils to PL6 Communicate to
n the growth of present their findings. conclude the factors
(20 microorganism that affect the growthof
minutes) microorganisms

Noble Values:
Being respectful and
well-mannered
Making inferences 1. Pupils are asked to state the SPS:
Elaboratio inferences based on the Make Inference
n observation obtained
(10 Papaya Inference Thinking skills
minutes) V Surrounding environment Making
is too cold and not generalisations
suitable for the growth of Making inferences
microorganisms
W
X
Y
Z
Table 2
Conclusion Pupils are asked to conclude Critical Thinking
today’s activity. skills:
- Make statement about the Evaluating
Evaluation) outcome of the experiment. Making conclusions
(5 minutes) Example:
Microorganisms require water, air,
nutrients, suitable temperature and
acidity
Experiment 3.3

Problem statement: What are the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms?

Aim : _________________________________________________________________________________

Variables:
(a) Manipulating : ________________________________________________________________________
(b) Responding : _________________________________________________________________________
(c) Constant : ____________________________________________________________________________

Apparatus and materials: Papaya, beakers, vinegar, lid, vacuum bag

Procedure:
1. A papaya is cut into five portions.
2. Four portions of the papaya are put into beakers labeling V, W, X and Y.
3. Vinegar solution is poured into beaker W and covered with a lid.
4. Another portion of the papaya is put into a plastic bag and vacuumed. The plastic is labelled as Z.
5. The papayas labeled V, W, X, Y and Z are placed in the following places.

Papaya Storage place

V In a refrigerator
W, X, Y On the table
Z Inside a cabinet with room temperature 27 °C

6. The papayas are observed after a week.

Observation:
Complete your observations in the table below.
Papaya Observations
V
W
X
Y
Z
Table 1

Discussion:
1. State the inferences based on the observations obtained.

Papaya Inference
V
W
X
Y
Z
Table 2
2. To prevent the growth of mould, vinegar solution in beaker W can be replaced with concentrated sugar
solution. Is this opinion true?

Yes No

3. Give a reason based on your answer in 2.

____________________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion:
Microorganisms require __________, ___________, ___________, ____________ and _____________to
grow.