Trousdale County Schools Focused Lesson Plan 2015-16
Teacher: Joseph Randall White
Unit Name: Atomic Theory
Unit #: 4 – Periodic Table
Unit Length: 5 days
Week: 9-28-2015
Week ___10__ of __36____
Subject: 8th Grade Science
Tennessee State Standard(s) to be taught: (Write the entire standard)
SPI 0807.9.1 Recognize that all matter consists of atoms.
SPI 0807.9.3 Classify common substances as elements or compounds based on their symbols or formulas.
SPI 0807.9.9 Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element.
SPI 0807.9.2 Identify the common outcome of all chemical changes.
SPI 0807.9.10 Identify the reactants and products of a chemical reaction.
I Can Statements :
I realize atoms make up all matter.
I can tell the difference between an element and a compound by symbols and formula.
I can determine the properties of an element using the periodic table.
I can tell the difference between a chemical and physical reaction.
I can explain the one common outcome of all chemical reactions.
I can explain the difference between reactants and products.
Accommodations for students, both regular and special populations : Note for Students, peer-assistance,
Unit Vocabulary: Volume, Mass, Density, Matter, Energy, Balance Scale, Immersion, Grams. Kinetic Theory, Thermal
Energy, atom, proton, neutron, electron, Element, Atomic Number, Atomic Mass, Atomic Symbol, Isotope, Ion, Valance,
Shell, Period, Group, Family, Reactivity, Malleable, Ductile, Conductive, Halogen, Alkali, Noble Gas, Metalloid, Transitional
Metal
Resources, Technology, Formative and/or Summative
Daily Agenda
Assessments, Assignments, and a Daily Activity for citing
text based evidence in conversations and/or writing
Monday – 1 Hour Accelerated Class Schedule
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Bell work Review (Element Information Sheet Over
Element - Oxygen) – 5 min
Accountable Talk over responses to Element info
sheet. – 5 min
Finishing and Grading of Periodic Table Quiz
Periodic Table Video via Brainpop
Periodic Table Review Game for Test on Tuesday –
Bluffing Game. (If time allows)
Students will submit Periodic Table Packet for
Grading.
Bell ringer – Element info sheet includes Periodic table Element card and
students are asked to answer standards based questions ranging stage
1 and 2 . Topics include - Atomic Number, Atomic Symbol, Atomic Mass,
Groupings, Order and Structure of the Periodic Table, Similarities in
reactivity, and Periodicity.
Reading and deciphering “Element Info Sheet”, Test Materials, and Test
Writing Prompt.
Brainpop Video as a review for Tuesdays Comprehensive Test
Assessment – 25 Question Quiz over the Periodic Table as a preparation
for Tuesday’s test.
Exit Ticket
Textbook Reading
Interactive Power point projection
Video Supplement
Scaffolding for Students
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Tuesday - Return to Regular Schedule 90 minutes
Bell ringer over Benchmark Assessment’s most missed questions.
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Bellwork Review – Science Benchmark’s Most
Missed Questions- Question #15 (5 min)
“Accountable Talk” to include asking students to pick the correct answer,
the most chosen incorrect answer, and what misunderstandings lead to
students missing the chosen problems.
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Accountable Talk over BMMQ (5-7 min)
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Cumulative Chemistry test over all units up to and
including Periodic Table unit. (Properties of Matter,
Kinetic Molecular Theory, Atom Structure, and
Elements) – Questions # 1-75 (80 minutes)
Students will complete our cumulative Periodic Table Test which
includes a writing prompt where students will have to cite information
provided to them in text, in classroom discussion, and from prompt.
Wednesday
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Bell work Review (Benchmark Most Missed
Questions- Question #31, and #16 (10 minutes)
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Accountable “Duos” grading of a copy of the
Cumulative Chemistry Test. (30 minutes)
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Chemical and Physical Reactions text introduction
(20 minutes)
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Students will begin new unit “Physical and
Chemical Reactions” (20 minutes)
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Day #1 - Powerpoint Section over
Compounds, and Physical and Chemical
Reactions – Delivery of Day #1 Notes and
diagrams
TCAP Coach Book Lesson over Physical and
Chemical Reactions (10 minutes)
Brainpop video over Chemical and Physical
Reactions
Exit Ticket
Textbook Reading
Interactive Power point projection
Video Supplement
Scaffolding for Students
Bell ringer over Benchmark Assessment’s most missed questions.
“Accountable Talk” to include asking students to pick the correct answer,
the most chosen incorrect answer, and what misunderstandings lead to
students missing the chosen problems.
“Accountable Duo” grading consists of a student who has performed
marginally on the test being teamed up with a high-achieving student to
grade an anonymous (teacher created) test paper. Students are
expected to correct the incorrect answers and provide feedback on the
test. This provides the students the opportunity to review the content
once-more before moving into a new subject matter area. Students
performing poorly will require remediation during designated tutoring
times.
Chemical and Physical Reactions Text assignment will require students
to read and write explanations as to the difference between a physical
and chemical reaction, as well correlate this to future lessons over
Compounds, Mixtures, and Solutions.
Interactive Power point delivery of new content - Compounds, and
Physical and Chemical Reactions
Brainpop Video over Compounds
Brainpop Video over Physical and Chemical Reactions
TCAP Coach Book lesson over Physical and Chemical Reactions if time
permits.
Exit Ticket
Textbook Reading
Interactive Power point projection
Video Supplement
Scaffolding for Students
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Thursday
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Depending on last class period…
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Bell work Review (Benchmark Most Missed
Questions- Question #12, and #31 (10 minutes)
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Students will receive their Test back and will be
allowed to review content and feedback. (5-7
minutes)
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Day #2 - Powerpoint Section over Compounds, and
Physical and Chemical Reactions – Delivery of Day
#2 Notes and Diagrams (20-25 minutes)
Student practice – Students will pair up and be
assigned practice over compounds and chemical
reactions.
Physical Reaction Demonstrations – H2O
Friday
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Depending on last class period…
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Bell work Review (Benchmark Most Missed
Questions- Question #11, and #21
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Day #3 – Power point Section over Compounds, and
Physical and Chemical Reactions – Delivery of Day
#3 Notes and Diagrams
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Physical Reaction Demonstrations – Cutting,
Tearing, etc…
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Supplemental Video Summary over Physical and
Chemical Reactions by Bill Nye
Bell ringer over Benchmark Assessment’s most missed questions.
“Accountable Talk” to include asking students to pick the correct answer,
the most chosen incorrect answer, and what misunderstandings lead to
students missing the chosen problems.
Interactive Powerpoint deliver of new content - Compounds, and
Physical and Chemical Reactions
Student Practice – Students will determine whether physical or chemical
reactions have taken place. Assignment will also ask students to count
the number of atoms in a compound or element.
Demonstration – Physical Changes in H20
Exit Ticket
Textbook Reading
Interactive Power point projection
Video Supplement
Scaffolding for Students
Bell ringer over Benchmark Assessment’s most missed questions.
“Accountable Talk” to include asking students to pick the correct answer,
the most chosen incorrect answer, and what misunderstandings lead to
students missing the chosen problems.
Interactive Powerpoint deliver of new content - Compounds, and
Physical and Chemical Reactions
Physical Reactions Demonstration – Cutting, Tearing, Folding.
Supplemental Video over Chemical Reactions from Bill Nye Series
to include summarization sheet where students will need to use
their notes and reference the video to write a summary of our unit
lesson thusfar.
Exit Ticket
Textbook Reading
Interactive Power point projection
Video Supplement
Scaffolding for Students
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