2026 Grade 4 Rationalized Spotlight Science and Technology Lesson Plans – Term 3

The topics covered in these lesson plans include:

• STRAND: FORCE AND ENERGY
  • Sub-Strand: Force and its effect
    • Definition of force as a push or a pull.
    • Identification of types of forces, focusing on gravity and friction.
    • Demonstration of the effects of force, such as changing an object’s shape, stopping its motion, or changing its direction.
    • Exploration of the uses of force in daily activities.
    • Methods of minimizing friction, including oiling, greasing, using rollers, and smoothening surfaces.
    • Applications of friction (e.g., walking, braking) and gravity (e.g., waterfalls, slides).
  • Sub-Strand: Light
    • Identification of natural sources of light (Sun, stars) and artificial sources (bulbs, candles, lamps).
    • Exploration of ways to light a house using natural light (windows, translucent roofs) and artificial light.
    • Discussion on the various uses and applications of light, including for sight, safety (streetlights, traffic lights), for plants to make food (photosynthesis), providing warmth, photography, and generating electricity with solar panels.
  • Sub-Strand: Heat
    • Identification of sources of heat, such as the Sun, fire, electricity, and gas.
    • Demonstration of the uses of heat in daily life, including for keeping warm, drying things, cooking, preserving food, and ironing clothes.
    • Discussion and application of safety measures to observe when handling heat sources, including making simple pot holders.
• STRAND: ALL
  • Activity: Revision / End of Year Assessment
    • Comprehensive revision of all topics covered during the term.
    • Administration of the end-of-year assessment.