Grade 8 NSP | Lesson 5 — Metals & Non-Metals (Teacher Pack) | Theory + 3 Practicals

📌 IMPORTANT: This resource is designed for **NSP (Natural Sciences — Physical Science)**, not the combined NS curriculum. In NSP, these topics are taught in Term 1. 

Please check your school’s ATP before purchasing.

⭐ LESSON 5 — Metals & Non-Metals (Teacher Pack)

Grade: 8  

Subject: Natural Sciences — NSP (Physical Sciences)  

Term: 1 | Week: 3  

Duration: 1 hour  

Lesson Type: Theory + Practical Observations + Classification Activity

🔥 Includes 3 Practical Investigations:

1️⃣ Burning Magnesium  

2️⃣ Metal + Acid Reaction  

3️⃣ Observing a Non-Metal  

📘 WHAT’S INCLUDED (Teacher Pack)

• Full Teacher Notes (DOC + PDF)

• Complete PowerPoint Lesson (PPT + PDF)

• Learner Notes (DOC + PDF)

• Cover Page (PNG + PDF)

• 2 Sample Slides (PNG)

• Read Me First

• License & Usage

🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, learners will:

• Identify the general properties of metals and non-metals.
• Recognise examples of metals and non-metals from everyday life.
• Observe simple reactions of metals with oxygen or acids.
• Record observations scientifically (colour change, bubbles, heat, etc.).
• Safely compare how metals differ from non-metals in chemical behaviour.

🧪 PRACTICALS INCLUDED

• Burning magnesium ribbon  

• Metal reaction with diluted acid  

• Observing a non-metal (e.g., sulfur or carbon)  

📌 CURRICULUM NOTES

This resource belongs to **NSP (Physical Sciences)** for Grade 8,  

where this topic is taught in **Term 1**.  

This is NOT the NS (combined strand) Term 2 version.

📥 FILE FORMATS INCLUDED

PDF, DOCX, PPTX, PNG

🔒 LICENCE

For **one teacher** only.  

Not for redistribution or copying outside your own classroom.  

All digital sales are **non-refundable**.

Perfect for CAPS-aligned lessons, classwork, assessments, and practical demonstrations.