Lesson Plan and Essay

Unit Lesson Plan – Matter and Its Properties

Teacher:

Time Frame:

17 days

Grade:

7th Grade

School:

Subject:

PSI Middle School Science

NGSS /DCI

MS-PS1-A: Structures and Properties of Matter

Substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways. Atoms form molecules that range in size from two to thousands of atoms.(MS-PS1-1)

Each pure substance has characteristic physical and chemical properties (for any bulk quantity under given conditions) that can be used to identify it. (MS-PS1-2),(MS-PS1-3)

Gases and liquids are made of molecules or inert atoms that are moving about relative to each other. (MS-PS1-4)

In a liquid, the molecules are constantly in contact with others;

in a gas, they are widely spaced except when they happen to collide. In a solid, atoms are closely spaced and may vibrate in position but do not change relative locations. (MS-PS1-4)

Solids may be formed from molecules, or they may be extended structures with repeating subunits (e.g., crystals). (MS-PS1-1)

The changes of state that occur with variations in temperature or pressure can be described and predicted using these models matter. (MS-PS1-4)

http://www.nextgenscience.org/msps1-matter-interactions

Instructional Objective:

MS-PS1-1.

Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures

Instructional Objective:

MS-PS1-2.

Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances

Instructional Objective:

MS-PS1-4.

Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed

Essential Questions

(What questions will the student be able to answer as a result of the instruction?)

1. What is matter and how do we measure it?

2. What is an atom and how is it structured?

3. How is the Periodic Table of Elements arranged and what does an element’s placement tell you about the substance?

4. What is the difference between a physical and a chemical property and what are some examples of each?

5. What are the states of matter and what role does thermal energy play in changing matter’s state?

Knowledge & Skills

(What skills are needed to achieve the desired results?)

By the end of this unit, students will know:

· Everything in the universe is made of matter.

· Elements are composed of atoms which are simple substances that can’t be broken down into other substances.

· How the Periodic Table is arranged.

· Molecules are combinations of various elements that result in brand new substances.

· Examples of physical and chemical properties of matter and the difference between the two groups.

· How to calculate using the density formula.

· Characteristics of solids, liquids and gases and that thermal energy is responsible for the changes of phases of matter.

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

· Describe the basic structures of atoms and molecules

· Demonstrate how both mass and volume are measured and then use this information to calculate for density.

· Distinguish between weight and mass.

· Describe the difference between physical and chemical properties and give examples of each.

· Display the ability to read the Periodic Table of Elements and describe elements based on their location in the chart.

· Distinguish between solids, liquids and gases based on distinct characteristics

Assessment

(What is acceptable evidence to show desired results (rubrics, exam, etc.)? Attach Copy

During the Smart Notebook lesson designed to introduce concepts, students will be continually questioned on these concepts using a combination of class work/homework questions and the SMART Response system. Class work and Homework questions will be discussed as a class and misconceptions will be addressed by the teacher prior to the formal evaluations listed below.

Lab 1 – Measuring Matter

Lab 2 – Build an Atom

Quiz 1 – Matter and Periodic Table Quiz

Lab 3 – Build a Molecule

Quiz 2 – Physical Properties of Matter / Molecules

Lab 4 – Determining Density

Quiz 3 – Density

Quiz 4 – States of Matter / Changes of Matter

Unit Test

(What is the sequence of activities, learning experiences, etc, that will lead to desired results (the plan)?

Day

Topic

Class Work

Homework

1

What is Matter?

Slides 1-26;

Questions #1-3

Questions #4-8

2

How Do We Measure Matter?

Slides 27-42; Questions #9-11

Questions #12-16

3

Lab: Measuring Matter

Slide 43; Lab Worksheet

Finish Lab

4

Elements of the Periodic Table

Slides 44-57; Questions #17-22

Questions #23-31

5

Lab: Build an Atom

Slide 58

Finish Lab

Study for quiz

6

Matter & Periodic Table;

Physical Properties of Matter / Compounds and Molecules

Matter & Periodic Table Quiz

Slides 59-80

N/A

7

Physical Properties of Matter / Compounds and Molecules

Slides 81-90; Questions #32-34

Questions #35-43

8

Lab: Build a Molecule

Slide 91; Lab Worksheet

Finish Lab

Study for quiz

9

Physical Properties of Matter / Molecules Quiz; Density

Physical Properties of Matter Quiz;

Slides 92-106;

Question #44

Questions #49-51

10

Density

Slide 107; Density Column Demo; Will It Float Demo;

Questions #45-48

Questions #52-55

11

Lab: Determining Density

Slide 108; Lab Worksheet

Finish Lab

Study for quiz

12

Density; States of Matter

Density Quiz;

Slides 109-131

N/A

13

States of Matter

Slide 132

Questions #56-59

Venn Diagram

14

Changes of State

Slides 133-166; Questions #60-65

Questions #66-75

15

States of Matter; Chemical Properties of Matter

States of Matter Quiz

Slides 167-173; Questions #76-77

Questions #78-86

16

Test Review

Study Guide

Study Guide

17

Test

N/A