A Detailed Lesson Plan in Science (Grade 8 - 3rd Quarter)
Time Frame: 60 minutes
I. Objectives
A. Content Standards
- The learners demonstrate an understanding of the identity of a substance
according to its atomic structure.
B. Learning Competencies
Given several exercises, the Grade 8 students are expected to do the following
with 85% proficiency:
a.) determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a particular
atom; (S8MT-IIIef-10)
b.) differentiate between the sub atomic particles in an atom in terms of
charge and location;
c.) explain the relative size of the atom compared to everyday objects;
d.) differentiate cation from anion.
II. Content and Materials
A. Topic: Matter
Subtopic: Atomic Structure
B. References:
1.) Shipman, J., Wilson, J. D., Higgins, C. A., & Lou, B. (2020). An
introduction to physical science. Cengage Learning.
2.) Tillery, B. W. (2002). Physical science. McGraw-Hill.
3.) DepEd K-12 Curriculum Guide
C. Instructional Materials:
Laptop, PowerPoint Presentation, chalk, meterstick or any
meter-long stick, balloons, string, chairs or any stand for the
stick, glass (from a picture frame), cloth (flannel or silk cloth),
smartphone, PHET Colorado Simulation
III. Preparatory Activities
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Greetings
Good morning, Class! Good morning, Sir!
Before we proceed to our online class for (student leads the prayer)
today, let us first have a prayer.
B. Attendance
Please say present when your name is (students says present)
called.
C. Motivation
To start our day, I have here a 2-minute (students attentively watched the video)
video entitled, “Voyage into the world of
atoms” by the European Council for Nuclear
Research (CERN)
Atoms are indeed very small, Sir!
What can you say about the video, Class?
Now that you know the fact that atoms are
indeed very small relative to the ordinary
objects we see in our daily lives. Let us now
learn more about the parts of an atom.
IV. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Activity
Today, you will perform an activity entitled,
“CHARGED it with experience”.
Last meeting, I told you to prepare these following
materials: meterstick or any meter-long stick,
balloons, string, chairs or any stand for the stick,
glass (from a picture frame) cloth (flannel or silk
cloth).
The class will be grouped into 6. Since there are
30 students here in our class, there will be 5
members in each group. I will create 6 breakout
rooms here in ZOOM. Are the instructions clear?
Yes, Sir!
Good. The instructions for the activity are shown
in the PPT. You have 10 minutes to finish the (students joins the breakout room with
activity. their group and prepare the materials)
1. Inflate the two balloons. Tie each using a
length of string. Place the meter-long stick across
two chairs. Suspend the two balloons so that they
hang freely about two inches apart. (with pics ha
PPT)
2. With each hand holding one balloon, rub the
balloons simultaneously against your hair several
times. Let go of the balloons. Observe.
(students performs the activity)
Q1. What happened with the balloons?
Q2. Did the balloons acquire the same charge or
different charges? What made you say so?
3. Rub the piece of glass with a silk cloth. Bring
the piece of glass between the two balloons.
Observe.
Q3. What happened with the balloons?
Q4. Does the glass have a different or same
charge as the balloon? What made you say so?
B. Analysis
To answer the queries embedded in the previous
activity, the groups will undergo brainstorming.
Each of the group will be given 5 minutes to
brainstorm their ideas as to the questions of the
previous activity. After the brainstorming session,
each group should have a representative to
present to the class what the group agreed on. None, Sir.
Are they any questions?
Your timer starts now. (students brainstorms their ideas in
their respective groups)
Times up! Let us start with group 1. (students said their answers)
Thanks for those ideas.
(teacher corrected some misconceptions, clarified
scientific ideas)
C. Abstraction
Now that we know that atoms have charges, let
us identify those particles that gives an atom its
charge and its different characteristics.
Atoms are made up of smaller particles called
protons, neutrons and electrons. (students listen attentively)
Electrons (which have a negative charge) travel
in orbits called shells around the nucleus.
The nucleus contains protons (which have a
positive charge) and neutrons (which have no
charge)
(student draws the Beryllium atom)
As a review, draw the Beryllium atom and label a,
b, c with the 3 sub atomic particles.
Show me you work. Very good!
The number of protons in an atom is known as its
atomic number.
The mass number is the total number of protons
and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
The number of protons and electrons in an
electrically neutral atom is the same.
Ions are atoms or group of atoms that have
gained or lost one or more electrons to acquire a
net electric charge.
If the ion has more electrons than protons, it has
a negative charge and it is called an anion. (students used their smartphones/
laptop and build the atom with the help
If the ion has more protons than electrons, it has of PHET Colorado Simulation)
a positive charge and it is called a cation.
D. Application
You will build an atom with the help of PHET
Colorado’s “Build an Atom” simulation in your
smartphone or a laptop. Build the following atoms:
+2
(teacher checks the work of each group)
Good work! You are now ready for your quiz.
V. Evaluation
In your quiz notebook, answer the following questions:
Test I. Essay. Give what is asked in 2-3 sentences. (5 points each)
1. How is the size of the atom compared to everyday objects?
2. In terms of charge and location. What is the difference between the sub atomic
particles of an atom?
3. Differentiate cation from anion.
Rubric for Essay
Content 3pts
Organizatio 1pt
n
Grammar 1pt
Total 5pts
Test II. Complete the table by filling in the blanks with the correct value.
VI. Agreement
Read the following article about the History of the Development of the Periodic
Table of Elements:
[Link]
WAYNE DAVID C. PADULLON
Teacher
