FRAME THE LESSON
Student Expectations Bundled in Lesson
Noun=Underline
Verb=Italicize
6.5 Matter and energy. The student
knows the differences between
elements and compounds.
5.5 (C) Demonstrate that some mixtures
maintain physical properties of their
ingredients such as iron filings and
sand.
6.5 (A) Know that an element is a pure
substance represented by chemical
symbols
TEACHER:
CLASS: Science
LESSON DATE: 8/24 – 8/28
Teaching Points & Activities
Engage:
Explain:
Explore:
Elaborate:
Evaluate:
Resources/Materials:
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Routines and Procedures
Show students examples of notebooks used by famous scientists or by former students.
Discuss the purpose of using a science notebook
Instruct the students on how you would like the notebooks to be set up (title page, table of contents, page
numbers, STAAR formula chart, etc.)
Science notebook resources:
o
Science notebook starters
o
Science notebook scavenger hunt
o
Science notebook information worksheet
Review Safety Rules with Lab Safety PPT. or other resource. Familiarize students with the location of safety
equipment.
Go over safety contract with students
6.5 – Quick introduction to chemistry
Initiate a discussion to pre-assess the students understanding of matter and have them list at least 5 examples
of matter
Brainstorm with a partner a list of things that are NOT matter. Students must provide evidence why each item
listed is not matter.
5.5 C – Reinforce students understanding of mixtures
Mixtures Information Sheet
Discovery Education Video - http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/C44DA0F1-32C24DE1-90E0-89E856FB9518
Mixture Basics: Chem for kids link - http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixture.html
6.5 A
Pure Substances and Mixtures Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88MBCyiaPSM
Use a T-Chart to differentiate between pure substance and mixtures
Science
notebook
starters
Science
notebook
scavenger hunt
Science
notebook
information
worksheet
Objective/Key Understanding:
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Define and list examples of matter

Compare and contrast a mixture
and a pure substance.
Stop & Check for Understanding—High Level Questions
What makes a substance pure?
Compare and contrast pure substances and mixtures.
Critical Writing Prompt:
Explain the concept of a pure
substance and give 3 examples
of pure substances with
justification.
Small Group Purposeful Talk Question Stems:
How can a mixture of salt and sand be separated?
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment:

Create list of matter vs. non matter

Review understanding of mixtures
Is air matter? How do you know?
Rigor & Relevance: (Real World Connection)
Cut examples of mixtures out of
magazines.
Vocabulary:
Inferencing, Observations, Safety, Combination, Ingredients, Physical
Property, Separate, Substance, Mass, Space, Stuff, Volume