Gus Garcia Middle School
Science – 6th grade
Lesson Plan
Date: September 11-12, 2012
Objective:
TSW use the periodic table as a
graphic organizer to learn about
the properties of metals, non
metals and metalloids
6.6
6.6A
6.2
6.2A
TEKS Connections/Indicate
whether
Readiness/Supporting/Process:
6.2C
6.2D
6.2E
Materials, Texts &
Reminders:
 Warm Up
 Element Cards
 Periodic Table
 Homework (Tuesday)
Metalloids
Today’s Big Idea(s):
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The student knows matter
has physical properties
that can be used for
classification. The student
is expected to:
Compare metals,
nonmetals, and metalloids
using physical properties
such as luster,
conductivity or
malleability. Supporting
Standard
The student uses scientific
inquiry methods during
laboratory and field
investigations. The
student is expected to:
Plan and implement
comparative and
descriptive investigations
by making observations,
asking well-defined
questions, and using
appropriate equipment
and technology.
Collect and record data
using the International
System of Units (SI) and
qualitative means such as
labeled drawings, writing,
and graphic organizers.
Construct tables and
graphs, using repeated
trials and means, to
organize data and identify
patterns.
Analyze data to formulate
reasonable explanations,
communicate valid
conclusions supported by
the data, and predict
trends.
Element Cards
Blank Periodic Table handout
Physical Properties of Metalloids handout
Data table used in previous lesson
Blue, Green and Red colored pencils
Pencil
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
Agenda &
Time
Estimates:
Gus Garcia Middle School
Science – 6th grade
Lesson Plan
Assessment/Evidence
Of Learning :
Checks for
Understanding:
Higher-Order
Thinking Questions:
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TSW show a color coded periodic table of metals, non metals and metalloids
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TSW be able to group elements by their physical properties.
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B – Why are some element cards difficult to sort?
M – What are the main properties that all Metalloids have in common? How do their
properties make them unique?
E – What patterns exist on the periodic table?
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What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
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TTW divide the students into groups and
have them organize element cards into
groups of metals and non metals.
Intro to New Material:
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TTW handout Physical Properties of
Metalloids and have the students make a
third group.
Guided Practice:
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TTW hand out a blank copy of the periodic
table and model how to write in the
symbols and names of specific elements.
Lesson
Include Time
Estimates:
Independent Practice:
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Motivation/Hook:
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TSW review the cards and ensure that the
elements are in the correct category.
Guided Practice:
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TSW use the data table from the previous
lesson and the metals from the Element
Cards to fill in the symbol and names of the
metals on the blank periodic table and color
them blue.
Independent Practice:
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TTW guide students in drawing the stair
step ladder that separates the metals
from the non metals.
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Closing:
TSW categorize the cards by metals and
nonmetals only to discover that some of the
element cards do not fit the criteria.
Intro to New Material:
TTW ask the students to think about silver
and gold…properties? Metal or nonmetal?
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What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
TSW add silver to their periodic table.
TSW use the data table from the previous
lesson and the non metals from the Element
Cards to fill in the symbol and names of the
non metals on the blank periodic table and
color them green.
TSW do the same for the Metalloids.
Closing:
TTW ask students to review the
colored and labeled periodic table
and look for patterns.
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
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TSW be able to describe how the periodic
table is organized.
Gus Garcia Middle School
Science – 6th grade
Lesson Plan
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TUESDAY - Read and Understand Science “Probing the Periodic Table” pg. 90-94
Homework:
Modifications/
Accommodations/
Differentiated
Instruction:
Teacher Reflection: What worked/what didn’t work? Why?
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin