Example Science Lesson Plans and Reflection

Lesson Plan 1

Subject:

6th grade Science

Standard(s):

MS-PS1-1: Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.

5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

Objective :

Content Objectives: Students will be able to develop a ball and stick model to portray simple molecules and extended structures.

Key Vocabulary:

Molecule

Simple Molecules

Extended Structures

“Di”

“Tri”

“Tetra”

Materials:

Aluminum Foil

Marshmallows (different colors) /or Gumdrops

Toothpicks

12 Science Processes:

Classifying, Observing, inferring, communication,

Anticipatory Set/Opening/Hook:

Distribute pieces of aluminum foil. Inquire if the students know what it is made of... (Aluminum). Tell them to rip it in half. After, tell them to keep ripping it in half until it cannot be ripped any smaller and they must look under a microscope to see it.

When they get the smallest piece explain that it is called an atom. Further, they can only been under a special microscope called an electron microscope. They are so tiny that a million of them could fit in the head of the pin! Differentiation:

Gifted students: After the work has been completed will be given a worksheet with adding different molecular formulas (see attached) in order to become more familiar with the periodic table.

Students with IEP plan: Will have a worksheet on different molecular formulas. Student will be able to label if a molecule or element while referencing the periodic table.

I Do/Modeling

Teacher Will:

Distribute periodic tables to the students. Next, explain that everything in the world is made up of atoms.

Explain, Water specifically, is ma...

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