INSTRUCTIONAL OVERVIEW
Teacher: Shelby Fisher
Class: 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th periods
Unit Topic: Chemical Reactions
Core Standards Taught: Next Generation Science Standards
A. Disciplinary Core Ideas
1.) PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
- Each pure substance has characteristic physical and chemical properties that
can be used to identify it.
2.) PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
- Substances react chemically in characteristic ways. In a chemical process,
the atoms that make up the original substances are regrouped into different
molecules, and these new substances have different properties from those of
the reactants.
- The total number of each type of atom is conserved, and thus the mass does
not change.
- Some chemical reactions release energy, others store energy.
Vocabulary: periodic table, element, atom, electron, atomic mass, atomic number, physical property,
mass, volume, density, solubility, ductility, physical change, chemical change, chemical property,
chemical reaction, endothermic reaction, exothermic reaction, law of conservation of mass
WEEK OF:
MONDAY
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Monday, November 17, 2014—Friday, November 21, 2014
Bell Ringer: Students will record their summative assessment (Learning Target Check #2) on
their unit organizer handout. Then, they will have an opportunity to revise their goals for this
unit.
Learning Target: Learning Targets 3 and 7
3.) I can explain how atoms interact with each other to form a chemical reaction.
7.) I can provide evidence of a chemical or physical change.
Teaching Strategy Used: Summary/Note Taking
Students will learn about chemical reactions. Specifically, students will be able to discuss
compounds and how atoms of elements combine together in different ways. In addition,
students will learn about ionic and covalent bonding.
Essential Questions of the Day: What are physical and chemical changes? How can I tell if
a physical or chemical change has occurred? What are some examples of these types of
changes?
Assessment: Formative, informal questioning
TUESDAY
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Bell Ringer: Ask students to analyze to balls of play dough. Then alter the shape of one
piece and ask students which one is bigger. Which one has more mass? This will spark a
discussion and lead into the learning targets for this lesson: the law of conservation of mass.
Learning Target: Learning Targets 8-9
8.) I can explain the law of conservation of mass.
9.) I can develop a model and provide examples of the law of conservation of mass.
Teaching Strategy Used: Cooperative Learning, Summary/Note Taking
Students will be able to analyze various models that demonstrate the law of conservation of
mass. Students will also watch brief video demonstrations to highlight his concept.
Essential Questions of the Day: What is the law of conservation of mass? How can this law
be demonstrated in experiments, demonstrations, and other examples?
Assessment: Students will complete a quiz that will be similar to questions regarding
these learning targets on the pre/post assessment.
WEDNESDAY
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Bell Ringer: Students will review the law of conservation of mass and generate an example
of this concept into their science notebook.
Learning Target: Learning Target 8-9
8.) I can explain the law of conservation of mass.
9.) I can develop a model and provide examples of the law of conservation of mass.
Teaching Strategy Used: Cooperative Learning, Summary/Note Taking
Students will be engage in a lab activity, Baggie Reactions. Students will be able to observe
and draw conclusions about the law of conservation of mass and will also be introduced to
exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Essential Questions of the Day: What is the law of conservation of mass? How can this law
be demonstrated in experiments, demonstrations, and other examples?
Assessment: Student discussion and questioning will provide evidence of
understanding. In addition, the lab activity will serve as a formative assessment for
learning.
THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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Bell Ringer: Students will generate ideas on how to build a small camp stove using a tin can.
Learning Target: Learning Targets 8-10
8.) I can explain the law of conservation of mass.
9.) I can develop a model and provide examples of the law of conservation of mass.
10.) I can differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Teaching Strategy Used: Cooperative Learning
Students will engage in an engineering project where they are expected to construct a small
camp stove that can be used to heat water.
Essential Questions of the Day: What is an endothermic and exothermic reaction? Where
can you find evidence of these types of reactions?
Assessment: Student discussion and questioning will provide evidence of
understanding. In addition, the engineering project will serve as a assessment for
learning.
Bell Ringer: Students will complete the Quick Check handout regarding chemical and
physical changes.
Learning Target: Learning Targets 8-10
8.) I can explain the law of conservation of mass.
9.) I can develop a model and provide examples of the law of conservation of mass.
10.) I can differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Teaching Strategy Used: Cooperative Learning
(Continued) Students will engage in an engineering project where they are expected to
construct a small camp stove that can be used to heat water.
Essential Questions of the Day: What is an endothermic and exothermic reaction? Where
can you find evidence of these types of reactions?
Assessment: Student discussion and questioning will provide evidence of
understanding. In addition, the engineering project will serve as a assessment for
learning.
Program Review: N/A