1. Topic-
Chemistry- The Atom
Matter
Physical/Chemical Properties
 
2. Content-
Physical Properties, Chemical Properties
Chemical change, States of Matter
Compounds, Molecules, Elements, Mixtures
Density
Atoms - Protons, neutrons, electrons
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter.
 
4. Objectives-
a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.

b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures.

c. Describe the movement of particles in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas states.

d. Distinguish between physical and chemical properties of matter as physical (i.e., density, melting point, boiling point) or chemical (i.e., reactivity, combustibility).

e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color).
 
5. Materials and Aids-
- M&M
- White plastic or foam dessert plate
- Room-temperature water
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Bucket or large bowl
- Paper towels
- Balance
- Overhead projector
I-pads
Over head projector
Construction paper
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

  • Students will start the class by answering the bell ringer "What do we know about matter?"
  • Students will start the class by answering bell ringer "Tell me what are the three types of matter and how do we tell them apart?"
  • Students will start the class by answering bell ringer " what have we learned about an atom so far?"
  • Students will start the day by answering bell ringer "What do you think Density is?"
  • Students will start the day by answering bell ringer "How do we find Density?"
  • Students will begin class by answering the bell ringer "Pick something you used today and describe its physical properties"
  • Students will begin class by answering the bell ringer "What do we know about electrons?
  • Students will answer bell ringer "What do you think makes atoms bond?"
  • Students will answer the bell ringer "how do you think the periodic table relates to an atoms structure?"
  • Students will finish trading card activity.
 

B. Development-

  • Teacher will guide students with question/answer session. Students will be introduced into pure substances Elements, Compounds, mixtures,. Students will write down the following vocabulary terms Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Heterogeneous, Homogeneous
  • Students will start the class with an introduction to atoms. The following Vocabulary terms will be identified. Proton, Neutron, Electron, Nucleus, Electron cloud, Energy level.
  • Students will continue to explore atoms.
  • Students will take notes on what is Density and how do we find it
  • Students will be instructed on Density Lab.
  • Students will read the introduction to the lab activity. Students will write down the definition of a variable.
  • Teacher will lead a discussion into the orbits of electrons.
  • Teacher will review with students on the previous lesson.
  • Teacher will review with students on pervious day.
 

C. Practice-

  • Students will complete worksheet "Matter Classification"
  • Students will draw and label a Helium atom in their notebook.
    Students will answer questions in lab while exploring the atom.
  • Students will be given problems on board. Teacher will go over problems with student.
  • Students will explore density.
  • Have students place an M&M in a dish of water and observe. Giving students an opportunity to observe an M&M in water will give them the context and motivation to want to find out more about how M&M colors look when they dissolve in water. Students will conduct the following procedure and record their observations.
  • Teacher will instruct students to draw electron configuration on paper.
  • Students will follow along with teacher and record their information on the periodic table. Students will then start to design their Lewis dot structures.
  • Students with teachers guide will complete the review sheet on atomic structure
 

D. Independent Practice-

  • Students will complete worksheet "Matter Classification"
  • Students will use a simulation of an atom on Ipads
  • Students will at self pace explore the parts of the atom while they are learning the atoms makeup.
  • Worksheet will be handed out on Density.
  • Students will be sharpening their math skills and getting a better understanding of matter.
  • Students work in groups to discover the physical properties outlined in the lab activity.
  • Students will be work independently on electron worksheet.
  • Students will complete worksheet on lewis dot diagram.
  • After teacher starts students, Students will finish worksheet. When students have finished worksheet . Teacher will guide students in starting the element trading card activity
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

  • If needed guided notes will be provided. Flow chart will help with visual learners
  • Guided notes will be provided. Interactive activity will help different level of learning
  • Students will be grouped so peer tutoring will be most effective.
  • Students will be given worksheet and peer
    tutoring will be offered.
  • Students will be grouped to help with peer tutoring.
  • Students will be grouped so that peer tutoring can take place.
  • Students will be given extra time when needed and will work in small groups when needed.
  • Students when needed will work in small groups to complete worksheet.
  • Students will work with co teacher and other peers to complete worksheet.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

  • Informal assessment
  • Students will complete lab for mastery.
  • The lab report will be taken up at the end of class and graded for understanding and mastery.
  • Worksheet will be taken up and graded for understanding.
  • Lab will be graded for accuracy.
  • Teacher will walk around room and examine each groups understanding of the lab
  • Teacher will be taking up worksheet next day to check for mastery.
  • Teacher will take up worksheet to check for mastery.
  • Teacher will do informal assessment
 

G. Closure-

  • Question for ticket out the door. " Name and label a Heterogeneous and Homogenous mixture" One not used today.
  • Lab will resume next day.
  • Students will be informed and next days lesson on Density.
  • Teacher will lead discussion on what the lab shows us about physical properties.
  • Teacher will answer any questions by students
  • Teacher will talk about finishing the trading card game on the next day.
 

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