The lesson plan focuses on teaching Class X students about the properties of metals and non-metals using the 5E instructional model. Students engage in hands-on activities to observe electrical conduction, explore properties, and classify materials, culminating in self and peer assessments. The teacher facilitates learning through inquiry, scaffolding, and correction of misconceptions, while students identify real-life applications of the concepts.

1. Lesson plan based on 5E model
By- Dr. Vikramjit Singh
Subject – Science Topic- Properties of metals and non-metals.
Class - X
Learning outcomes
i. Learner lists properties of metals and non-metals.
ii. Learner identifies metals and non-metals from the surroundings based on its properties.
iii. Learner classifies metals and non-metals.
iv. Learner cite uses of metals and non-metals in daily use in reference to their properties.
Learning Resources: Sample objects of metals and non-metals (Mg, Cu, Carbon (coal) etc.)
Stage - ENGAGE
STUDENT ACTIVITY
Students observe the flow of current in both
objects(Cu wire, Coal piece).
Student engage themselves to understand the
problem and ask related question for better
understanding.
Students identify the problem for further
investigation
TEACHER ACTIVITY
Teacher uses example of metal and non-metal
(Cu wire, Coal piece) to demonstrate the flow
of electric current.
Teacher raises inquiry on conduction and non-
conduction of electric current.
Teacher assigns the task on identification of
different properties of metal and non-metals
using the sample objects of metal an non-
metals,
Stage - EXPLORE
STUDENT ACTIVITY
Students using the sample objects
try to investigate the properties.
Students list out different properties of metal
and non-metals.
Students differentiate available materials in
two groups.
TEACHER ACTIVITY
Teacher scaffolds the students during their
investigation.
Teacher suggests strategies for the
exploration and group work.
Teacher provides material and objects
resources for investigation
Stage - EXPLAIN
STUDENT ACTIVITY
Student present their findings on properties of
metals and non-metals
Students cite reasons behind grouping the
object into metal and non-metal.
TEACHER ACTIVITY
Teacher corrects the properties and name
them as available in actual text like ductile,
malleable, fragile etc.
Teacher identifies learning gap and provides
meaningful input to address the gap.

2. Stage - ELABORATE
STUDENT ACTIVITY
Student cite different uses of metals and
non- metals based on their properties in
daily life.
Students identifies exceptional case of metal
and non-metal differing their general
properties.
TEACHER ACTIVITY
Teacher raises inquiry on uses of metal and
non- metal in daily life.
Teacher assists students in their task on
identification of exceptions.
Stage - EVALUATE
STUDENT ACTIVITY
Self-assessment
How much you rate your understanding on
properties of metal and non-metal on scale of
1- 5.
Peer assessment
How much you are satisfied with the group
presentation (Rate 1-5)
TEACHER ACTIVITY
1) Write two properties of metals.
2) Arrange the following into metals
and non-metals
Na, Zn, Mg, C, Ph, S