FRAME THE LESSON
Student Expectations Bundled in Lesson
Noun=Underline
Verb=Italicize
8.5(A) The student is expected to
describe the structure of atoms,
including the masses, electrical charges,
and locations, of protons and neutrons
in the nucleus and electrons in the
electron cloud.
TEACHER: Flanigan
CLASS: Science
LESSON DATE: 8/31– 9/4
Teaching Points & Activities
Engage:
Explain:
Explore:
Elaborate:
Evaluate:
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Resources/Materials:
Atoms Family Values Song
Introduction to atoms link
o http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_theatom/
Show students real life examples of elements
Brain Pop Video and Quiz: Atomic Model
Matter PPT. slides 20-25
Atomic Structure Video
Textbook reading on atomic structure
Create a foldable on the 3 types of subatomic particles
PPT. Slides 25-37, 42-48, and 52-64
Atoms Family Song/Matterville Activity
Atomic Structure Practice
Have students come up with creative memorization strategies for subatomic particles
Practice finding # of protons, neutrons, and electrons in each element
Element Warm-up (partners)
Element Frayer Model
Student journal activity from Stemscopes
Quick Write to assess knowledge of subatomic particles
Region 4 Warm ups – pgs. 97 and 101 or released STAAR Questions on the structure of atoms
Region 4
Warm ups pg.
97 and 101
Periodic table
and STAAR
Formula Chart
Atoms Family
Packet
Student
Journal Atoms
Objective/Key Understanding:
We will complete a foldable and
Matterville activity to describe the
structure of atoms.
Stop & Check for Understanding—High Level Questions
Compare and contrast the subatomic particles of an atom. Include
information about mass, location, and charges.
Critical Writing Prompt:
Which subatomic particles
contribute to the mass of the
atom? Explain.
Small Group Purposeful Talk Question Stems:
Describe the location of subatomic particles in an atom, including their electrical charges.
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment:
I will write about the location, size, and charges
of each subatomic particle.
What makes up the nucleus of an atom?
Why is an atom considered neutral?
Does the number of neutrons affect the charge of an atom?
Vocabulary:
Atom, Atomic mass, Atomic number, Electrical charge, Electron, Electron cloud,
Periodic table, Proton, Neutron, Nucleus, Subatomic particle, Valence electron(s)
Rigor & Relevance: (Real World Connection)
Read students “The Short
History of Nearly Everything”
poem which explains that atoms
are everywhere and make up
everything.