1. Topic-
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| Nature of Matter and Measuring |
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2. Content-
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| Physical properties, thermometer, balance, scale, ruler, inches,
centimeters, pounds, ounces, weight, degrees, Fahrenheit, Celsius |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Students will be able to use and understand proper measuring
tools including rulers, thermometers, and balances.
2. Students will be able to distinguish when it is appropriate to
use each type of measuring tool.
3.Students will understand how things are measured and the importance
of measuring accurately.
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4. Objectives-
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1.Students will demonstrate understanding of measuring tools by
accurately measuring objects using ruler, a balance, and/or a thermometer.
2. Students will display their knowledge of understanding degrees
and weights by appropriately documenting the weight and temperature
of objects.
3. Students will be able to explain to others how they came up with
their measurements of objects.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Materials: Ruler, Balance, Thermometer, Blocks, Water, Beakers |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Three tables will be set up in the room with 5 chairs at each
table (to instruct 15 students total.) Each table will have different
measuring objects. Table one will have 12 inch rulers and different
sized blocks, Table two will have thermometers and some empty beakers
and some beakers filled with water, table three will have objects
of different weight and balances. Students will be assigned to sit
down and not to touch the objects until told to do so.
2. The teacher will demonstrate the proper usage of each object. Each
student will have a log for each table that will be theirs to write
down their measurements and how they used each object to measure.
3. The teacher will instruct the students to work independently at
first to measure the objects and to wait quietly when they are finished
at each table to be instructed to move to another table.
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B. Development-
1.For table one, the teacher will show that by using the 12 inch
rulers, they can come up with how long, wide, and deep an object is.
The teacher's example will be of a block that is 5"x3"x1 1/2". The
teacher will show how to properly measure each side and to document
it on the sheet.
2. For table 2, the teacher will demonstrate how to measure temperature.
The teacher will fill a beaker with water and put the thermometer
in it for 5 minutes. Then the teacher will check the thermometer and
show how it is important to accurately read the thermometer to prevent
errors.
3. The teacher will put a pencil on the balance and measure how many
ounces it weighs. The teacher will show how to accurately read the
balance and what the different measurements are. |
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C. Practice-
1.Students will be sat at a table of 5 other students. Depending
on what table they are at will be what activity they will complete.
Each seat at the table will have a different object to measure. Students
will document on their lab worksheet the measurements they come up
with. When all students at the table are finished, the teacher will
instruct students to switch tables to complete the next measurement
activity.
2. The teacher will walk around the room to be able to assist and
answer any questions. The teacher will make sure that the students
are actively working on the correct assignment and are patient if
they finish before other students at their table do.
3. Students will not be working in partners during the initial activity,
but instead independently measuring objects and documenting. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. The students will need to show that they understand how the measuring
devices work by properly using them. The teacher will be monitoring
students to be sure they are properly using each measuring tool.
2. The lab worksheet showing the measurements will be monitored as
well to make sure the students are measuring accurately during the
activity.
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1.For gifted and talented students, they will receive additional
objects to measure and use different measurements. For the ruler activity,
they will also list the centimeters in addition to the inches of an
object. For the thermometer activity, they will add the Celsius degrees
as well as the Fahrenheit
2. For students that need additional support, there will be an aide
willing to work one on one to make sure the student understands how
to use the measuring tools.
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Students will meet in groups with the students that sat in the
same seat as they did and measured the same objects. They will review
their answers as a group to come up with agreed answers. If students
have disagreements, it will be looked into by the teacher and having
the students step-by-step see their answers.
2. Teacher will collect their answers and make sure that they are
accurate.
3. Students will measure something at home and bring in their results
the next day to share with the class. By accurately measuring the
object at home, this will ensure that the student understands how
to properly use the measuring device. |
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G. Closure-
1. Students will share their at-home measurement with the class
and share with the class what they learned from this activity.
2. Teacher will show students how these techniques will be used in
everyday life and be able to relate to how they can use measurement
daily. (What degrees it is outside to decide what to wear, measuring
furniture to see if it will fit in their room, weighing objects |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Based upon the answers that the students have, it will show how
well they understood the assignment and using measuring tools. Students
will see how using measurement tools will add importance to their
daily life and continue to use them throughout the school year in
both science, math, and other subjects.
2. Another summative assessment for this assignment will be a quiz
at the end of the activity week to show their understanding of what
measurement tool to use when and how to accurately measure. |
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