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Technology Integration Unit Outline

Name: Laura Zinser

Project Title: Exploring the Elements

Project Subject: Science

Grade Level(s): Fifth Grade

Essential Question: What creates all of our stuff?

Scaffolding

Questions:

What is an element?

What are atoms?

What are molecules?

What common elements make up objects we use daily?

How can elements be combined?

How are the elements organized?

How can you create PowerPoint slides imbedding pictures,

selecting transitions and delivering content visually to assist

others in learning about individual elements?

Assignment

Summary:

Students will create PowerPoint slides to give clues for their

chosen element. They will need to use photos and text on their

slides to demonstrate the properties of the element, its common

uses and provide clues so others may guess their mystery

element.

Approximate Length of Unit (days, weeks)

Two weeks approximately 60-90 minutes per session time.

Goals:

Students will become familiar with the organization of the periodic table of

elements chart.

Students will learn how to read the periodic table of elements at a basic

beginner level.

Students will demonstrate that basic elements combine to form common

everyday objects.

Students will develop clues and create 3 PowerPoint slides to add to the class

Mystery Element Game.

Accountability will be embedded in the PowerPoint slides. Students will also complete

graphic organizers, ISN pages, and take an end of unit quiz.

Objectives:

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the following state standards:

Elements and their combinations account for all the varied types of matter in the

world. As a basis for understanding this concept:

a. Students know that during chemical reactions the atoms in the reactants rearrange

to form products with different properties.

b. Students know all matter is made of atoms, which may combine to form molecules.

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c. Students know metals have properties in common, such as high electrical and

thermal conductivity. Some metals, such as aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni),

copper (Cu), silver (Ag), and gold (Au), are pure elements; others, such as steel

and brass, are composed of a combination of elemental metals.

d. Students know that each element is made of one kind of atom and that the elements

are organized in the periodic table by their chemical properties.

h. Students know living organisms and most materials are composed of just a few

elements.

i. Students know the common properties of salts, such as sodium chloride (NaCl).

Lesson Plan Sequence of Events – give day-to-day details:

Day 1 – Students will read chapter in science text book to provide an introduction to the

topic and view the Brain Pop video on the Periodic Table of Elements and a PowerPoint

presentation of the structure of the table.

Day 2- Students will complete the Atoms Family Activity and view the Brain Pop video

on atoms, pages will be added to their science ISN.

Day 3- Students will work in a small group using iPads or cell phones to explore the

Periodic Table using a QR code activity. Students will use a kid friendly Periodic Table

to answer simple questions about 3 common elements.

Day 4- Students will work in pairs to create a sticker model of an atom and then use

toothpicks and gumdrops to create molecules

Day 5- Students will be given a mystery element to research. Using guiding questions,

students will fill out an outline of the information needed to create their 3 PowerPoint

slides.

Day 6- Students will be taught how to create a PowerPoint slide embedding a photo and

using backgrounds and slide transitions.

Days7-10- Students will be using the classroom computers to create their 3 PowerPoint

slides.

Day 11- Class viewing of the Mystery Elements Slideshow. Students will be given a note

taking guide and use the Senteo Response system to input their guess as to which element

they are seeing.

Key Websites Used:

www.brainpop.com periodic table and atom videos

www.youtube.com QR code activity links to videos about the elements and video song

about the elements.

http://www.sciencespot.net/Pages/classchem.html Tons of activities, resources and links

to other sites

http://elements.wlonk.com/ Site for a great kid friendly Periodic Table

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student: Learning center students will complete their slides with the

support of our learning center teacher and instructional aides.

Gifted Student: ALP’s student will be challenged to also create a video to embed

in his slide showing his elements use around the school.