What's the matter with those molecules?
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Author: Charles Brown III |
Area: Physical Sciences |
Grade Level: 8 |
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Overview:
This lesson plan is composed of several approaches to introduce students to sub atomic particles, the atomic measurement scale, molecules and phase changes of matter. The main approach is inquiry based with hands on experimentation with common materials selected to show changes in the physical state of matter, however the plan is peppered with key conceptual models introduced using computer based imagery to provide the students with insight to experimental work conducted at Arizona State University and other university and corporate researchers.
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Standards:
A. National Education Standards – Content Standards (CS) for grade levels 5-8. CS-A Science as inquiry Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiry CS-B Physical science standards · Properties and changes of properties in matter CS-E Science and technology Abilities of technological design Understanding about science and technology CS-F Science in personal and social perspectives Risks and benefits Science and technology in society CS-G History and nature of science standards Nature of science History of science B. Arizona Standards – Chandler Unified School District – Physical Science Strand 1 – The Inquiry Process - Concept 1 PO’s – 1, 2 and 3 - Concept 2 PO’s – 1, 4 and 5 - Concept 3 PO’s – 1 thru 6 - Concept 4 PO’s – 1 thru 5 Strand 2 – History and Nature of Science - Concept 1 PO’s – 2, 3 and 4 - Concept 2 PO’s – 1 and 2 3. Strand 3 – Science in Personal and Social Perspectives - Concept 2 PO’s – 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Strand 5 – Physical Science - Concept 1 PO’s 1, 4, 5 and 7
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| Keywords: Atom, molecules, matter, phases, nano scale. |
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References:
1. Smith, C., Wiser, M., Anderson, C., Krajcik, J., Coppola, B., "Implications of research on children’s learning for assessment: Matter and Atomic Molecular Theory." Center for Education, National Research Council, October 2004. |
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Components |
| Lesson Plan (pdf/doc) |