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The lesson covers the properties, uses, and making processes of ceramics, glass, plastics, and rubber. Students will learn to identify these materials and appreciate their significance in everyday life. The document also includes a summary of key differences and a class activity to reinforce learning.

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The lesson covers the properties, uses, and making processes of ceramics, glass, plastics, and rubber. Students will learn to identify these materials and appreciate their significance in everyday life. The document also includes a summary of key differences and a class activity to reinforce learning.

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Lesson Topic: Ceramics, Glass, Plastics, and Rubber

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify and describe the properties of ceramics, glass, plastics, and rubber.
2. Understand the uses of each material in everyday life.
3. Appreciate how these materials are made and why they are important.

1. Ceramics

 Definition: Ceramics are hard materials made from clay or minerals and are heated at
very high temperatures.
 Properties:
o Hard and strong, but can break if dropped.
o Resistant to heat.
o Doesn’t conduct electricity.
o Doesn’t rust or corrode.
 Uses: some common products made of ceramics found in our homes and around us are
o Pots, plates, tiles, bricks, toilets plates, and sinks.
 Making Process:
o Clay is shaped and heated in a kiln (a special oven) to harden it.

2. Glass

 Definition: Glass is a transparent material made from sand, soda, and lime. It is heated to
very high temperatures.
 Properties:
o Transparent (you can see through it).
o Breaks easily (brittle).
o Reflects and bends light well.
o Doesn’t rust.
 Uses: some common products made of glass found in our homes and around us are
o Windows, bottles, glasses, mirrors, light bulbs.
 Making Process:
o Sand, soda, and lime are melted together to form glass, which is then shaped into
bottles, windows, etc.
3. Plastics

 Definition: Plastics are man-made materials made from natural resources like oil or gas.

Types of Plastics:

1. Thermoplastics:
o What it is: Plastics that can be heated and shaped over and over again.
o Example:
 Polyethylene (PE) – Used for plastic bags.
 Polypropylene (PP) – Used for yogurt cups.
o Key Feature: Can be melted and reshaped.
2. Thermosetting Plastics:
o What it is: Plastics that can only be shaped once. Once they are hardened, they
stay that way forever.
o Example:
 Bakelite – Used for old electrical parts.
 Melamine – Used for kitchen plates.
o Key Feature: Cannot be reshaped once hardened.

General Properties of Plastics:

 Lightweight and can be shaped into many forms.


 Can be soft or hard.
 Does not conduct heat or electricity well.

Common Uses of Plastics: some common products made of plastics found in our homes and
around us are; Bags, toys, packaging materials, bottles, and furniture.

4. Rubber

 Definition: Rubber is a stretchy material made from the sap of rubber trees or made in
factories.
 Properties:
o Elastic (stretches and returns to its original shape).
o Durable (lasts a long time).
o Can be soft or hard.
 Uses: some common products made from rubber found in our homes and around
us are; Tires, shoes, erasers, waterproof clothing.
 Making Process:
o Rubber is taken from trees and treated with heat to make it stronger.
Summary of Key Differences

Material Main Properties Common Uses


Ceramics Hard, brittle, heat-resistant Pots, tiles, bricks
Glass Transparent, brittle Windows, bottles,
mirrors
Plastics Lightweight, flexible, moldable Bags, toys, packaging
Rubber Elastic, durable, flexible Tires, shoes, erasers

Conclusion:

 Ceramics, glass, plastics, and rubber are important materials that we use every day.
Each one has special properties that make it useful for different purposes.
 Knowing how these materials are made helps us understand their importance in our daily
lives.

Class Activity (Optional):

 Ask students to list 3 things made from each material (ceramics, glass, plastics, and
rubber) and explain why those materials are used for those items.

This version is simpler and more straightforward, making it easier for JSS1 students to
understand. Let me know if you need any further adjustments!

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