Weekly Lesson Planning Tool
Teach
er:
St. Pierre/Cook/Kim
2nd grade 2015
Unit #
and Title:
Course/Gra
de:
Social studies/science
Unit 8 Scientific Investigation & Investigating Matter
Scho
ol:
GWES
Dates: Science days 1-5 Pd:
Students will investigate, by conducting simple experiments, the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. It is
intended that students will actively develop and utilize scientific investigation, reasoning, and logic skills (2.1) in the
context of the 3 states of matter.
2.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of
science by planning and conducting investigations in which
a) observations and predictions are made and questions are formed;
b) observations are differentiated from personal interpretation;
c) observations are repeated to ensure accuracy;
d) two or more characteristics or properties are used to classify items;
e) length, volume, mass, and temperature are measured in metric units and standard English
units using the proper tools;
f) time is measured using the proper tools;
g) conditions that influence a change are identified and inferences are made;
h) data are collected and recorded, and bar graphs are constructed using numbered axes;
i) data are analyzed, and unexpected or unusual quantitative data are recognized;
j) conclusions are drawn;
k) observations and data are communicated;
l) simple physical models are designed and constructed to clarify explanations and show
relationships; and
m) current applications are used to reinforce science concepts.
2.3 The student will investigate and understand basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Key
concepts include
a) identification of distinguishing characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases;
b) measurement of the mass and volume of solids and liquids; and
c)
changes in phases of matter with the addition or removal of energy.
SOL/Objective/Learni
ng Goals:
Lesson
Topics:
What is matter? What are the states of matter? How does matter change from one state to
another?
Vocabulary: cycle, condensation, evaporation, freezing, mass, volume, matter, melting, physical changes,
solid, liquid (water), gas (water vapor), phases of water
***At some point during this unit you need to get a hot plate or hot pot and show ice melting when heat
energy is applied so it is melting and the coming to a boiling point and evaporating as it becomes steam.
Essential
Question(s):
Engage & Hook
Sci.
Day
1
Bloom-Remember &
Understand
Tell, explain, compare
Review of the
concepts of
Scientific
Investigation:
“How do scientists
prove anything they
say is a fact?”
Turn & Talk. Share
a few ideas. Try to
Explain & Model
Bloom-Understand
Predict
Which statements
support…?
Interactive SMART
Scientific Method
and slide links to
brainpopjr on
Scientific Method
Login: newportps
Password: newport
Explore & Apply
Bloom-Understand & Apply
Predict, solve, show
Interactive SMART “The Tools for
Scientific Investigation”
Have actual tools available for
students to have hands-on
experience.
Share Scientific Method miniposters
Evaluate &
Close
Bloom-Apply
& Analyze
Explain, show,
justify
Students glue
in mini-posters
for Scientific
method and
re-define/
illustrate
elicit science
concepts of
observe, question,
experiment,
prove…
Sci.
Day
2
Sci.
Day
3
Bloom-Remember &
Understand
Tell, explain, compare
Create a K-W-L
What do you know about
Matter?
Do you remember
discussing matter in 1st
grade?
How would you describe
different types of
matter?
Turn & talk
Share and record
Bloom-Remember &
Understand
Tell, explain, compare
Review yesterday’s
discussion. Review &
share HW discoveries –
turn & talk

Matter Really
Matters
interactive
SNART
Bloom-Understand
predict
bainpop.jr. Solids,
Liquids and Gases
Bloom-Remember &
Understand
Tell, explain, compare
Bloom-Understand
predict
Review what students
know so far about
matter and the 3 states.
Review HW- share and
correct
Share any parts of
previous SMARTs
you need to finish
and/or watch
brainpopjr video on
matter or S-L-G or
properties of matter
Day
4
Bloom-Remember &
Understand
Day
5
Bloom-Understand
predict
Review prior
knowledge.
Review, share and
correct answers to
Solids probe activity
Bloom-Understand
Vocabulary/Major
Concepts:
Shared reading
of Science
textbook –
Share books:
E2,3 and E5-7Matter in
Bloom-Understand & Apply
Predict, solve, show


Matter 1 SMART interactive
Pass out interactive notebook
page – HW is to list items to fill
the circle map that they see
at home
Bloom-Understand & Apply
Predict, solve, show
Matter 1 SMART
interactive
Pass out interactive
notebook page – HW
Matter activity page
directions. Read over ONCE
together. Re-read and
complete for HW.
Bloom-Understand & Apply
Predict, solve, show
SMART interactive on matter
Review directions and read
Matter activity page
Bloom-Understand & Apply
Predict, solve, show
Pass out Phases of Matter and
“What’s the Matter?” acitviity
pages. Allow students time
together to read and complete
Phases – about 10 min. Then review
share answers Then do second
Bloom-Apply
& Analyze
Apply the
concept by
having
students
share items
tey see in the
CLASSROOM
and what
types of
matter
Bloom-Apply
& Analyze
Explain, show,
justify
Complete the
“Matter”
activity page
for HW
Bloom-Apply
& Analyze
Explain, show,
justify
Activity page
– complete
for HW
Bloom-Apply
& Analyze
Review and
share correct
answers,
shared
discussion.
general; E9-11 –
Solids and
Liquids – E 15-19.
Focus on
molecular/atom
ic structure of
Liquids and their
properties.
Bloom-Remember &
Understand
Tell, explain, compare
Day
6
What are some
things that you
noticed and
wondered about
what happens when
matter changes
from one state to
another?
Bloom-Understand
Vocabulary/Major
Concepts:
Predict
Which statements
support…?
page – will need crayons- red, blue,
yellow.
Bloom-Understand & Apply
Predict, solve, show
Bloom-Apply
& Analyze
Explain, show,
justify
Show