Ms. Frost's Science Lesson Plans

2011 - 2012

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(The link for the textbook is at the bottom of this webpage.)

September 6, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Imagine if one of your senses became more powerful than the rest for a day. Think about what sense you would like to become more powerful. Write a short story describing your day and how having a powerful sense changed the way you observe things around you. (Use 5 or more complete sentences.)

Ø  Complete/Grade/Correct Describing Matter – Physical Properties

Ø  Finish Properties Study Guide Tool (VIII. Chemical Properties; IX. Physical Changes; X. Chemical Changes)

September 7, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – We talked about one of our senses becoming more powerful, now if you had to lose one of your five senses, which one would you choose? How would that affect your daily life? (Use 5 or more complete sentences.)

Ø  Complete/Grade/Correct Describing Matter – Chemical Properties

Ø  Complete What’s the Matter? Pre-Lab Activity (If conclusion questions are not finished in class, then they are homework and due on Thursday. They must be complete to be able to participate in the Twizzler Lab activity.)

September 8, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – You look out your bedroom window and see your new neighbors moving in. Your neighbor bends over to pick up a small cardboard box, but he cannot lift it. What can you conclude about the item(s) in the box? (Use 5 or more complete sentences.)

Ø  Discuss/Grade/Correct What’s the Matter? Pre-Lab Activity

Ø  Complete Twizzler Lab Activity

September 9, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Use your notes/textbook to help you explain a physical change. Describe three physical changes you have observed, today! (Use 5 or more complete sentences.)

Ø  Discuss/Grade/Correct Twizzler Lab Activity

Ø  Complete It’s All in the Matter Pre-Lab Activity (If conclusion questions are not finished in class, then they are homework and due on Monday. They must be complete to be able to participate in the Tang Fizz Lab activity.)

September 12, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Use your notes/textbook to help you explain a chemical change. Describe three chemical changes you have observed, today! (Use 5 or more complete sentences.)

Ø  Discuss/Grade/Correct It’s All in the Matter Pre-Lab Activity

Ø  Complete Tang Fizz Lab Activity (If conclusion questions are not finished in class, then they are homework and due on Tuesday.)

September 13, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Complete Chemical Elements Pre-Quiz

Ø  Discuss/Grade/Correct Tang Fizz Lab Activity

Ø  Complete Matter Matters Crossword Review Activity (If not finished in class, then it is homework and due on Wednesday.)

September 14, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Physical Properties/Chemical Properties Venn Diagram

Ø  Grade/Correct Matter Matters Crossword Review Activity

Ø  Complete Matter Matters Common Assessment

Ø  Create Element Names/Symbols Flashcards After Finished with Common Assessment

September 15, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Practice Element Names/Symbols with Flashcards

Ø  Discuss Results of Matter Matters Common Assessment

Ø  View Bill Nye the Science Guy: ATOMS Video (Student-led Video Discussion & Notes)

Ø  Begin Atoms Flip Book Study Guide (I. The Atom; II. What’s Inside an Atom?; III. A Profile)

September 16, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Chemical Elements Quiz

Ø  Read-Aloud Chapter 4, Section 2: The Atom (pp. 88 – 95)

Ø  Complete The Atom Review Activity (If not finished in class, then it is homework and due on Monday.)

September 19, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – What do you know about atoms and of what they are made? Can you see atoms and their particles? How would you describe the size of an atom? Give two examples of things you think contain atoms. (Use 5 or more complete sentences.)

Ø  Grade/Correct The Atom Review Activity

Ø  Continue Atoms Flip Book Study Guide (IV. Building an Atom; V. Atomic Models)

Ø  Whiteboard Atomic Model Practice

September 20, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Atomic Structure Graphic Organizer

Ø  Continue Atoms Flip Book Study Guide (IV. Elements; VII. The Periodic Table)

Ø  Atomic Structure Practice Lab (Bead Lab)

September 21, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Chemical Elements Quiz (SECOND ATTEMPT)

Ø  Complete Coloring the Periodic Table

September 22, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Use your ATOMS flip book to help you answer these questions: What are the three particles within an atom? Where is each particle located and what is the charge for each? How would you describe the size of an atom? (Use 5 or more complete sentences.)

Ø  Begin Coloring the Periodic Table of Elements

September 23, 2011

Ø  Journal Entry – Chemical Elements Quiz (FINAL OPPORTUNITY)

Ø  Complete Data Table Using Colorful Periodic Table (If not finished in class, then it is homework and due on Tuesday.)

Ø  Finish Coloring the Periodic Table of Elements

September 27, 2011

• Journal Entry –

• Grade/Correct Data Table Using Colorful Periodic Table

• Introduce Atomic Model Project (Brainstorming Activity Due on Tuesday)

• Complete A World-Famous Table & Simply Symbols Activity (If not finished in class, then it is homework and due on Wednesday.)

September 28, 2011

• Journal Entry – Colorful Periodic Table Quiz

• Grade/Correct A World Famous Table & Simply Symbols Activity

• Review Atomic Model Project Grading Rubric

• Assign Atomic Model Project (Due on Wednesday, October 5^th)

• Begin Giant Periodic Table Class Project (Students will be grouped and given their element and begin brainstorming for the project.)

• • Class will go to the library for research purposes.

September 29, 2011

• Journal Entry

• Complete Periodic Table Practice Activity (If not finished in class, then it is homework and due on Friday.)

September 30, 2011

• Journal Entry – Use your Colorful Periodic Table to identify the chemical name, chemical symbol, number of protons/neutrons/electrons, period number, group/family number, group/family name, and draw the atomic structure for the following elements:

1. Boron       b. Carbon       c. Aluminum

• Grade/Correct Periodic Table Practice Activity

• Read-Aloud Chapter 5, Section 2: Grouping the Elements (pp. 114 – 120)

• Complete Which Atom is Which? Activity (If not finished in class, then it is homework and due on Tuesday.)

• Complete Periodic Table Puzzle (If not finished in class, then it is homework and due on Tuesday.)