Grade 3 Science Lesson Plan
Quarter: 1
Content: Science in Our Daily Life
Time Duration: 45 minutes
I. Content Standards
Learners understand that science is important in understanding
how the natural world works.
II. Learning Competency
The learner identifies objects, activities, or natural events
observed in their local environment that can be explained by science.
III. Performance Standard
By the end of the quarter, learners:
Demonstrate simple science processes to explore common local
materials, their physical properties, and uses.
Participate in guided science activities, including simple
measurements using units such as millimeters, centimeters, and
meters.
Demonstrate safe handling procedures when using equipment
and materials.
IV. Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
Identify examples of objects and events in daily life that
involve science (e.g., melting ice, plant growth, rain).
Explain in simple terms how science helps us understand and
use these things.
Apply knowledge by proposing how recyclable materials can be
turned into useful objects.
V. Materials Needed
Pictures or real objects from the environment (e.g., water
bottle, fan, plant, soap, etc.)
Chart paper and markers
Recyclable materials (e.g., plastic bottles, cans, cardboard, old
clothes)
Glue, scissors, tape
Rulers or measuring tapes
VI. Procedure
A. Introduction (Engage - 10 mins)
Ask: "What do you see around you every day? What do you use
at home or in school?"
Show pictures or real objects (e.g., broom, sunlight, plant, fan,
soap).
Ask: "How do you think science helps us with these things?"
Briefly explain: Science helps us understand how things work
and how to use materials safely and wisely.
B. Instruction/Explore (15 mins)
Discuss common local materials (plastic, metal, plant fibers,
paper).
Talk about their physical properties (hard/soft, flexible/rigid,
waterproof, absorbent).
Give examples of how we use them daily (plastic for bottles,
metal for tools).
Ask: “Can we use these again instead of throwing them away?
How?”
C. Guided Practice/Explain (10 mins)
Show simple examples of items made from recycled materials.
In groups, learners brainstorm ideas for a product they could
make using recyclable materials available at home or school.
Groups draw a design or explain their idea.
D. Independent Practice/Elaborate (15 mins)
Learners begin constructing their product using available
recyclable materials.
Emphasize safety when handling scissors and other tools.
Ask students to measure at least one part of their product
using a ruler or measuring tape (in cm or mm).
E. Assessment/Evaluate (5 mins)
Use the following rubric:
Criteria 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt
Used 3 or more Used 1 recyclable
Used 2 Did not use
1. Use of appropriate material or
appropriate recyclable
Recyclable recyclable materials included some
recyclable materials
Materials creatively and inappropriate
materials. appropriately.
effectively. materials.
Product is well-
Product is useful Product has Product is not
2. Usefulness of designed, clearly
and adequately limited use or functional or has
the Product useful in daily life,
designed. unclear purpose. no clear purpose.
and innovative.
Clear and accurate
Basic explanation Vague or minimal
3. Explanation explanation of No explanation
of how the explanation with
of Scientific material properties or incorrect
product works weak science
Ideas and function using scientific ideas.
and material use. connection.
science concepts.
Accurate
Measurement
measurements Attempted
4. Use of used but not No measurement
(mm/cm) are clearly measurement;
Measurement accurate or not used.
applied in the mostly accurate.
clearly applied.
product design.
Followed all safety Needed only one
5. Safe Needed multiple Did not follow
rules consistently reminder to
Handling of reminders to use safety
and used tools follow safety
Materials tools safely. procedures.
responsibly. procedures.
Highly original, Product was
Creative idea and Some creativity;
6. Creativity detailed design; rushed or lacks
good effort effort was
and Effort clear time and effort originality and
evident. minimal.
shown. effort.
VII. Conclusion (Wrap-Up - 5 mins)
Recap: “Today we learned how science helps us understand and
use things around us.”
Ask: “Why is it important to reuse materials?”
Encourage students to share their product ideas with their
families and improve them at home.
VIII. Extension Activity (Optional)
For homework: Ask students to complete or improve their
recycled product at home with family support and bring it to school
for a mini “Recycled Invention Exhibit.”
