Pope John Paul II Achievement and Learning Center

7th St, Doña Rosario Village, Labogon, 6014 Mandaue City,

Cebu Philippines
TEACHER – MADE LEARNER’S HOME TASK
SCIENCE 5
Name of Student: ___________________________ Date:______________
Grade/Section: __________ Subject Area: _________ Time Allotment: _____

I.MELC: Use the properties of materials whether they are useful/harmful. (S5MT-1a-b-1)
II. Objective/s
Knowledge: Identify the useful and harmful materials.
Skills: Compare the useful between the harmful materials.
Values/Attitude: Be careful in handling different materials.
III. Subject Matter: Useful or Harmful Materials
IV. References:
 BEAM Learning Guide (from LRMDS Portal)
 Science Beyond Borders Textbook

V. Procedure:

A. Readings Read and Learn!!!

A material’s properties can help you determine if the object is useful or harmful. Knowing
about these properties can help you handle the material correctly.
Useful Materials
Metal is strong, hard and shiny material that can br formed into different shapes and an excellent
conductor of heat and electricity.It is commonly used to make coins, kitchenware, containers, car
parts and wires.
Plastic is a material that is made from various chemicals. When heated, it can be molded into
different shapes.
Wood is a material that is produced from trees. It is hard, flexible, and long-lasting and these
qualities make wood an all-around material.
Textile is made from either natural or human-made fibers that have been woven together and are
used to make a variety of items such as clothes, bags, carpets, rags and others.
Harmful Materials
Some materials that people use everyday can be harmful when they are used improperly. Some
materials can cause injuries.
Corrosive materials can damage or destroy the outer layer of other materials. Muriatic acid is a
corrosive material that is very useful in removing stains from tiles. However, when applied on metals,
it corrodes the metal. It could easily burn a person’s skin.
Flammable materials can easily catch fire when exposed to heat.
Explosive materials are those substances that contain a lot of energy.
Poisonous or toxic materials can cause sickness or death when they are swallowed, inhaled, or
absorbed through the skin.

B. Exercises for skill subjects/ Analysis questions using HOTS for content subjects

Exercise 1 Think and Discover

Directions: Name each object and identify the useful and harmful materials below.
 Exercise 2 Home Tour

Directions: Name 5 examples of useful and 5 examples of harmful materials found at your
home.

C. Assessment/ Application

Directions: Determine if the underlined material in each sentence

is described as useful or harmful.
Write the correct answer on the line.

____________1. Plastics are hard to decomposed causing trashes to accumulate

in the backyard.

____________2. When stored in hot areas, can of hair spray can cause explosion.

____________3. Shiny metal objects placed in front part of a jeepney can reflect
light and distract oncoming drivers.

_____________4. The rubber that is used to cover an electric wire protects not only
the wire but also those handling the wire.

_____________5. Bleach helps remove stains and grimes in sinks.

Prepared by:

JACKIELYN P. POGADO
Teacher

Checked/Verified by:

BENILDA P. LAPA
Principal