Daily Lesson Plan in Science 6
Grade Level: Grade 6
Subject: Science
Quarter: 1st Quarter
Time Allotment: 45 minutes
Date and Time: July 7, 2025 (8:05-8:50 am)
Teacher: SHERWIN CAMILON
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1. Define and describe colloids using clear and correct English;
2. Identify the characteristics and common uses of simple colloids;
3. Compose simple, informative sentences or a short paragraph about colloids using appropriate vocabulary and
sentence structure.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Describing Characteristics and Uses of Simple Colloids
Language Focus:
Vocabulary: colloids, particles, dispersed, cloudy, mixture, examples (milk, mayonnaise, fog, gelatin)
Sentence Pattern:
o “A colloid is…”
o “Colloids are used in…”
o “One characteristic of colloids is…”
Instructional Materials:
Pictures and real-life examples of colloids (milk, lotion, fog, gelatin)
Chart: types and uses of colloids
Flashcards (key terms)
Worksheet and writing activity sheet
Reference:
K to 12 English Curriculum Guide
DepEd Grade 6 Science Guide
CLIL teaching strategies
III. PROCEDURE
A. Review / Unlocking Prior Knowledge
Ask:
What is a mixture?
Have you heard of the word “colloid”?
Show pictures: Milk, fog, gelatin. Ask: What do these have in common?
📌 Connect: “These are examples of colloids. Today, we’ll learn how to describe them in English.”
B. Motivation / Engagement Activity
“Mystery Mixture” Guessing Game:
Show a photo of a white liquid (milk) and ask:
o Is this a solution, or something else? Why?
Let students observe and describe in simple words.
C. Presentation / Discussion
1. Define Colloid
“A colloid is a type of mixture where tiny particles are spread out (dispersed) but do not settle at the bottom.”
2. Characteristics of Colloids
Cloudy appearance
Particles are evenly spread
Do not settle
Show Tyndall effect (scatter light)
3. Common Examples and Uses
| Example | Type | Use |
|-------------|-------------|-----------------------------|
| Milk | Liquid-liquid | Food and nutrition |
| Lotion | Liquid-solid | Skin care |
| Fog | Gas-liquid | Weather, environment |
| Gelatin | Solid-liquid | Food, desserts |
4. Language Practice:
Model sentences:
“Milk is a colloid used in food.”
“One characteristic of a colloid is that it looks cloudy.”
D. Guided Practice
Activity: Matching and Sentence Completion
Match the colloid to its use
Complete the sentence:
o “___ is a colloid used for ___.”
o “A colloid has ___ particles that do not ___.”
E. Independent Practice
Writing Activity:
Students will write a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) using this guide:
Prompt:
Describe what a colloid is and give two examples. Include how they are used in everyday life.
Sample Output:
“A colloid is a mixture where small particles are spread out but do not settle. One example is milk, which we drink.
Another example is lotion, which we use on our skin. Colloids are important in daily life.”
F. Generalization
Ask:
What is a colloid?
What are the uses of colloids?
How can we describe them in simple English?
📌 Write on board:
“Colloids are mixtures with tiny particles that do not settle. They are used in food, cosmetics, and the environment.”
IV. EVALUATION
A. Multiple Choice:
1. Which of the following is a colloid?
A. Salt water
B. Milk
C. Sugar
D. Vinegar
✅ Answer: B
2. What is one characteristic of a colloid?
A. Large particles
B. Particles settle at the bottom
C. Clear appearance
D. Cloudy and stable
✅ Answer: D
B. Sentence Writing:
Complete the sentence:
1. “Fog is a colloid used in ___.”
2. “A colloid is a ___ with ___ particles.”
V. ASSIGNMENT
Task:
Find 3 more colloids you can see at home.
Write one sentence for each, showing its use and description.
Example:
“Mayonnaise is a colloid used in sandwiches. It is a thick and creamy mixture.”
VI. Reflection
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Prepared by:
SHERWIN CAMILON
Subject Teacher
