Detailed Lesson Plan in Science 3 –
Quarter 1 (MATATAG Curriculum)
School: __________________________
Teacher: _________________________
Grade & Section: Grade 3
Learning Area: Science
Quarter: 1
Duration: 60 minutes
Date: ____________________________
I. Objectives (Success Indicators – MATATAG Curriculum)
At the end of the lesson, the learners are able to:
1. Identify objects based on their physical properties: hard, soft, shiny, and stretchable.
(Knowledge)
2. Classify materials according to their observable characteristics. (Skills)
3. Appreciate the value of indigenous materials used in daily life by IP communities.
(Values/Attitudes)
II. Content Standards
Learners demonstrate understanding of the physical properties of solid materials based on
their characteristics.
III. Performance Standards
Learners sort and describe materials according to their observable properties using
appropriate terms.
IV. Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)
Identify the physical properties of objects: hard, soft, shiny, and stretchable.
V. Learning Resources
Materials: Real objects (stone, wood, rattan basket, cloth, plastic bag, glass, bamboo, bolo,
rubber band), pictures, worksheet
References: MATATAG Curriculum Guide, Teacher’s Guide, Indigenous Community Practices
VI. Procedures (4A’s with Explicit Teaching)
A. Activity (Engage – Explicit Modeling)
1. Teacher shows a rattan basket made by the local IP community.
- Ask: “What can you say about this basket? Is it hard or soft? Shiny or dull? Stretchable or
not?”
2. Present other objects: stone, cloth, glass, bamboo, rubber band.
3. Pupils describe the items freely.
B. Analysis (Explore – Guided Practice)
1. Teacher explains and demonstrates the physical properties of materials:
- Hard – cannot be easily pressed (stone, bamboo, bolo).
- Soft – can be pressed easily (cloth, cotton).
- Shiny – reflects light (glass, bolo blade).
- Stretchable – can be pulled longer (rubber band, woven rattan).
2. Learners sort given objects into groups according to properties.
3. Group representatives present results.
C. Abstraction (Explain – Independent Practice)
1. Processing Questions:
- “What makes an object hard?”
- “Can you give an example of a soft material at home?”
- “Why do you think our IP elders use bamboo and rattan in making tools and houses?”
2. Teacher emphasizes: Indigenous communities use local resources wisely based on their
properties.
D. Application (Extend – Assessment)
1. Learners answer a worksheet (matching and identification).
Example:
- ___ Stone → (Hard)
- ___ Cloth → (Soft)
- ___ Rubber band → (Stretchable)
- ___ Glass → (Shiny)
2. Performance Task: Learners bring one indigenous material from home (e.g., coconut
shell, woven mat, bamboo chopsticks) and describe its property.
3. Values Integration: Learners reflect on the importance of using natural resources
responsibly, as practiced by IP communities.
VII. Evaluation
1. Which of the following is hard? (a. stone b. cotton c. cloth)
2. Which of the following is soft? (a. glass b. wood c. pillow)
3. Which is shiny? (a. spoon b. cloth c. paper)
4. Which is stretchable? (a. stone b. rubber band c. bamboo)
5. Why do IPs use bamboo in house-making?
VIII. Assignment
1. Draw 3 objects at home that are hard, soft, shiny, and stretchable.
2. Interview your parents or elders about what indigenous materials they use and list their
properties.
