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Lesson Plans

Lesson 1: What is Matter

Lesson 2: Types of Matter

Lesson 3: Review of Matter

Lesson 4: Liquids

Lesson 5: Sink or Float

Lesson 6: Gases

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Materials and Resources

Lesson 1: What is Matter

Materials Needed:

  • Brown paper bags filled with mystery objects.

  • WB74 and WB75

References:

  • Harcourt Science Physical Science Units E and F. Harcourt School Publishers. 2000

Lesson 2: Types of Matter

Materials Needed:

  • Harcourt Science Text Book

  • WB75, WB77, WB81

References:

  • Harcourt Science Physical Science Units E and F. Harcourt School Publishers. 2000

Lesson 3: Review of Matter

Materials Needed:

References:

  • Harcourt Science Physical Science Units E and F. Harcourt School Publishers. 2000

  • Understanding Science Vol. 2 Matter

Lesson 4: Liquids

Materials Needed:

  • Harcourt Science Text Book

  • Three different shaped containers

  • One big container of water

  • Several different types of liquids with different densities

References:

  • Harcourt Science Physical Science Units E and F. Harcourt School Publishers. 2000

Lesson 5: Sink or Float

Materials Needed:

References:

Lesson 6: Gases

Materials Needed:

  • Harcourt Science Text Book

  • Balloon

  • Plastic soft drink bottle

  • A bottle of bubbles for each student

References:

  • Harcourt Science Physical Science Units E and F. Harcourt School Publishers. 2000

 

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Bibliography & Resource

Student Resources

SITE NAME: Scholastic.com - Dirtmeister's Science Lab on Matter
IT'S ABOUT: Visit this Scholastic site to learn "What is Matter" & "How does
                         it change forms?"
SITE ADDRESS: http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirt/matter/whatmat.htm

SITE NAME: Chem4Kids.com - Matter
IT'S ABOUT: Take a tour at this site to learn about the states of matter.
SITE ADDRESS: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html

SITE NAME: Garden of Praise - Matter
IT'S ABOUT: Learn a song about Matter (solid, liquid, gas) to the tune of "Oh 
                         Dear What Can the Matter Be?)
SITE ADDRESS: http://www.gardenofpraise.com/matter.htm

Teacher Resources

SITE NAME: NCREL - Teaching & Learning Resources
IT'S ABOUT: Go here to view a 1st grade physical science lesson on Matter.
SITE ADDRESS: http://www.ncrtec.org/tl/camp/matter/matter1.htm

SITE NAME: Scholastic.com - Teacher Site: 
IT'S ABOUT: Dirtmeister's Science Lab on Matter; Grade Levels: K - 5 
SITE ADDRESS: http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirt/matter/tguide.htm

SITE NAME: Integrated Thematic Lesson Plan: Matter by Jackie Davis &
                         Pat VanDriessche (Florida School District)

IT'S ABOUT: This is an integrated thematic unit on Matter links to Science, 
                        Reading, Math and Technology standards for 3rd grade. 
                        (It has an onlinePowerPoint link: 
      http://www.schools.pinellas.k12.fl.us/educators/tec/Davis2/matter.ppt/sld010.htm
SITE ADDRESS: http://www.schools.pinellas.k12.fl.us/educators/tec/Davis2/

SITE NAME: 1st Grade Will It Float 
IT'S ABOUT: 1st grade physical science lesson on liquids
SITE ADDRESS: http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=5673

Books

BOOK NAME:  The Big Balloon Race
AUTHOR: Eleanor Coerr
IT'S ABOUT: Tells of historic flight of balloonist Carlotta Myers

BOOK NAME:  The Grumpalump
AUTHOR: Sarah Hayes
IT'S ABOUT: Tells what a small group of animals do to inflate the Grumpalump to change it into a hot air balloon.

BOOK NAME:  Solids and Liquids
AUTHOR: David Glover
IT'S ABOUT: Looks at the make-up of solids and liquids and includes experiments.

BOOK NAME: "What is the World Made Of" All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases
AUTHOR: Kathleen Weidner Zoekfeld
IT'S ABOUT: Provides Hands-on examples to show how matter can change.

Videos

VIDEO NAME: Understanding Science Vol. 2 Matter
IT'S ABOUT: Video on the properties of matter

 

Community Resources

Who: Dakota State University Science Department/Education Department

Who: Howard High school Science Department

Who: Local Liberian

 

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State Curriculum Standards

Lesson 1: What is Matter

Nature of Science Indicator 2:

Students will apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Physical Science Indicator 1:           

Students describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

Speaking Standard Indicator 1: 

Students are able to use appropriate structure and sequence to express ideas and convey information.

Lesson 2: Types of Matter

Physical Science Indicator 1:           

Students describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

Speaking Standard Indicator 1: 

Students are able to use appropriate structure and sequence to express ideas and convey information.

Lesson 3: Review of Matter

Physical Science Indicator 1:           

Students describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

Reading Standards 1.R.1.2

Students are able to read orally with accuracy, fluency, and comprehension

Listening Standard sc Indicator 1: 

Students are able to use various listening and viewing strategies in social, academic, and occupational situations.

Speaking Standard Indicator 1: 

Students are able to use appropriate structure and sequence to express ideas and convey information.

Lesson 4: Liquids

Physical Science Indicator 1:           

Students describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

History Indicator 1:

Analyze the chronology of various historical eras to determine connections and cause/effect relationships. Explore significant characteristics of past and present time periods.

Math Statistics and Probability Indicator 1: 

Use statistical models to gather, analyze, and display data to draw conclusions.

Math Measurement Standards Indicator 1:

Apply measurement concepts in practical applications. Identify appropriate measuring tools for length, weight, capacity, and temperature.

Speaking Standard Indicator 1: 

Students are able to use appropriate structure and sequence to express ideas and convey information.

Lesson 5: Sink or Float

Nature of Science Indicator 2:

Students will apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Physical Science Indicator 1:           

Students describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

Writing Indicator 4: 

Students are able to write across content areas to clarify and enhance understanding of information.

Speaking Standard Indicator 1: 

Students are able to use appropriate structure and sequence to express ideas and convey information.

Lesson 6: Gases

Physical Science Indicator 1:           

Students describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

Reading Standards 1.R.1.2

Students are able to read orally with accuracy, fluency, and comprehension

Speaking Standard Indicator 1: 

Students are able to use appropriate structure and sequence to express ideas and convey information.

Writing Indicator 4: 

Students are able to write across content areas to clarify and enhance understanding of information.

 

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