Metals vs. Nonmetals: Exploring the Shiny World Around Us!

Science Grades 5th Grade 2:59 Video
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Lesson Description

Discover the fascinating differences between metals and nonmetals through their physical properties like luster, malleability, and ductility. This lesson uses a fun video to introduce these concepts and help you identify metals and nonmetals in your everyday life.

Video Resource

Physical Properties of Metals and Nonmetals - Part 1 | Don't Memorise

Infinity Learn NEET

Duration: 2:59
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Key Concepts

  • Metals
  • Nonmetals
  • Physical Properties: Luster, Malleability, Ductility

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define metals and nonmetals.
  • Students will be able to describe the physical properties of metals including luster, malleability, and ductility.
  • Students will be able to identify examples of metals and nonmetals in everyday objects.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they know about metals and nonmetals. Show them various objects (e.g., a nail, a piece of wood, a plastic spoon) and ask them to guess whether they are metal or nonmetal. Explain that they will watch a video to learn more about the properties of metals and nonmetals.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video "Physical Properties of Metals and Nonmetals - Part 1 | Don't Memorise" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJbe5THaNuU). Encourage students to pay attention to the key properties discussed.
  • Discussion (10 mins)
    After the video, lead a class discussion about the physical properties of metals and nonmetals. Use the discussion questions provided. Clarify any misunderstandings and reinforce the key concepts.
  • Interactive Activity: Metal or Nonmetal? (15 mins)
    Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a set of common objects (e.g., aluminum foil, a coin, a rubber band, a piece of chalk, a paperclip). Have them examine each object and classify it as either a metal or a nonmetal, based on its properties. They should explain their reasoning for each classification.
  • Wrap-up and Quiz (10 mins)
    Review the main points of the lesson. Administer the multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes to assess student understanding.

Interactive Exercises

  • Property Sorting Game
    Create a set of cards with different properties of materials (e.g., shiny, dull, bendable, brittle, can be drawn into a wire). Have students sort the cards into two categories: 'Properties of Metals' and 'Properties of Nonmetals'.

Discussion Questions

  • What does 'luster' mean? Can you give some examples of metals that have luster?
  • What is malleability? Why is it important that metals are malleable?
  • What is ductility? How is ductility useful in making things like wires?
  • Can you name some objects in the classroom that are made of metal? What about objects that are made of nonmetal?

Skills Developed

  • Observation
  • Classification
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these is a property of most metals?

Correct Answer: Shiny

Question 2:

What is it called when a metal can be hammered into thin sheets?

Correct Answer: Malleability

Question 3:

Which of these is often used to make wires because it can be stretched into long strands?

Correct Answer: Copper

Question 4:

What is 'luster'?

Correct Answer: How shiny something is

Question 5:

Which of the following is an example of a nonmetal?

Correct Answer: Oxygen

Question 6:

Which material is known for its malleability?

Correct Answer: Gold

Question 7:

What property allows metals to be drawn into thin wires?

Correct Answer: Ductility

Question 8:

Which item usually has a metallic luster?

Correct Answer: A silver spoon

Question 9:

Which of these is NOT a physical property discussed in the video?

Correct Answer: Smell

Question 10:

Why is malleability useful?

Correct Answer: It allows metals to be made into sheets

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The shine of a metal is called ________.

Correct Answer: luster

Question 2:

The ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets is called ________.

Correct Answer: malleability

Question 3:

The ability of a metal to be drawn into wires is called ________.

Correct Answer: ductility

Question 4:

Gold and __________ are often used to make jewelry.

Correct Answer: silver

Question 5:

__________ is used to make cooking pots because it's a metal.

Correct Answer: aluminum

Question 6:

A ______________ is a good example of a metal object used every day.

Correct Answer: coin

Question 7:

Copper wires are used because of their ______________.

Correct Answer: ductility

Question 8:

Metals are generally ________ in nature.

Correct Answer: hard

Question 9:

Metals have a ___________ surface.

Correct Answer: shining

Question 10:

A single gram of gold can be drawn into a two kilometer long ___________.

Correct Answer: wire

Educational Standards

5.PS1.3:Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

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