Science /6Lesson Plans

Teachers: Ibarra/Poirier- Week 3

2013-2014

Unit TEKS: Scientific investigations and Reasoning

(RS/SS)

RS6.5A Know that an element is a pure substance representedby chemical symbols;6.5C differentiate between elements and compounds on themost basic level. SS6.5C Differentiate between elements and compounds on theMost basic level.

Process TEKS 6.1A-B, 6.2 B,D 6.3A,D (5.5A review)

Homework: collect homework assigned Friday.

Subject : Monday DATE: 9 September 2013SE

6.5 A know that anelement is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols.

ELPS: 3D

WARM-UP“Do Now”- Students read Matter Reading and answer the assigned question from the reading. I check each students open response for understanding and proper grammar.

ActivityReview HW assigned Friday(whole group). Student listen, speak, read, and write all vocabulary for this unit by following power point presentation. Students create vocabulary cards individually for binder.

AssessmentCheck students vocabulary

cards from power point.Scientific Investigations HW

assigned Friday will be checked for understanding.

LANGUAGE OBJ

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Essential QuestionWhat is matter?

What are the building blocks of

matter?

Homework: Assign Gonzalez family reading on matter.

Subject : Tuesday DATE: 10 September 2013SE

6.5 A  know that an element is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols.

ELPS: 3D

WARM-UP“Do Now”- Students read

Matter Reading and answer the assigned

question from the reading. I check each students open response for understanding

and proper grammar.

ActivityStudents watch Discovery Education video (17:20min) on matter and its properties. Students take pre-test followed by a video quiz. Class discussion questions follow for deeper understanding. Time permitting, students may begin homework assignment on matter.

AssessmentVideo quiz and discussion

questions that follow.

LANGUAGE OBJ

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Wwriting

Rreading

Llistening

X X X X

Essential QuestionWhat is matter?

What are the building blocks of

matter?

Homework:

Subject : Wednesday Lab Day DATE: 11 September 2013SE

6.5 A  know that an element is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols.

ELPS: 3D

WARM-UP“Do Now”- Students read

Matter Reading and answer the assigned

question from the reading. I check each students open response for understanding

and proper grammar.Briefly discuss today’s date

and it’s importance.

ActivityIn pairs, student should place cards into two sections, Matter or Not Matter. Students should explain the rule or reasoning used to make their choices. I circulate around the room to evaluate misconceptions to address throughout the lesson. (SpEd and ELL Modification - Sentence stems can be provided to start student discussion. Place laminated cards and adhere to desks or display on projector or document camera. As teacher circulates, students should be encouraged to use the sentence stems in their responses/discussion. A __________ is matter because _______________________. A __________ is not matter because ____________________.)

AssessmentSorting card placement and

discussions as I circulate.

LANGUAGE OBJ

Sspeaking

Wwriting

Rreading

Llistening

X X X X

Essential QuestionWhat is matter?

What are the building blocks of

matter?

Homework: Structure of molecules, ATOMS family

Subject : Thursday Lab Day DATE: 12 September 2013SE

6.5 A  know that an element is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols.

6.5C Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level.

ELPS: 3D

WARM-UP“Do Now”- Students read

Matter Reading and answer the assigned

question from the reading. I check each students open response for understanding

and proper grammar.

ActivityReview language of science vocabulary handout for student binders, explain importance of learning little words then big scientific ones. Students view chemical symbols power point and answer questions during presentation. Students then practice with a partner matching chemical symbols with the use of matching cards. Time permitting students may begin on homework assignment for tomorrow on Structure of molecules and ATOMS family with partner.

AssessmentMatching cards and

discussions as I circulate.

LANGUAGE OBJ

Sspeaking

Wwriting

Rreading

Llistening

X X X X

Essential QuestionWhat is matter?

What are the building blocks of

matter?

Homework: Pick an element and complete Super Hero trading card for Monday.

Subject : Friday DATE: 12 September 2013SE

6.5 A  know that an element is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols.

ELPS: 3D

WARM-UP“Do Now”- Students read

Matter Reading and answer the assigned

question from the reading. I check each students open response for understanding

and proper grammar.

ActivityStudents take Matter, Elements, and Atoms quiz. Collect for daily grade. Review homework assigned yesterday before turn.

AssessmentMatching cards and

discussions as I circulate.

LANGUAGE OBJ

Sspeaking

Wwriting

Rreading

Llistening

X X X X

Essential QuestionWhat is matter?

What are the building blocks of

matter?