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- 1. Technology Training with Steve Gibbs Technology Integration Unit Outline Name: Laura Zinser Project Title: Exploring the Elements Project Subject: Science Grade Level(s): Fifth Grade Essential Question: What creates all of our stuff? Scaffolding What is an element? Questions: What are atoms? What are molecules? What common elements make up objects we use daily? How can elements be combined? How are the elements organized? How can you create PowerPoint slides imbedding pictures, selecting transitions and delivering content visually to assist others in learning about individual elements? Assignment Students will create PowerPoint slides to give clues for their Summary: chosen element. They will need to use photos and text on their slides to demonstrate the properties of the element, its common uses and provide clues so others may guess their mystery element. Approximate Length of Unit (days, weeks) Two weeks approximately 60-90 minutes per session time. Goals: ï‚· Students will become familiar with the organization of the periodic table of elements chart. ï‚· Students will learn how to read the periodic table of elements at a basic beginner level. ï‚· Students will demonstrate that basic elements combine to form common everyday objects. ï‚· Students will develop clues and create 3 PowerPoint slides to add to the class Mystery Element Game. Accountability will be embedded in the PowerPoint slides. Students will also complete graphic organizers, ISN pages, and take an end of unit quiz. Objectives: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the following state standards: Elements and their combinations account for all the varied types of matter in the world. As a basis for understanding this concept: a. Students know that during chemical reactions the atoms in the reactants rearrange to form products with different properties. b. Students know all matter is made of atoms, which may combine to form molecules. Save finished copy to Dropbox as LastName_Tech_Unit_Outline.docx or .rtf; save again as a PDF. Upload both files to your wiki portfolio. Provide links to both files on Outline wiki page. Upload the PDF version to ºÝºÝߣshare.net and post embed widget in wiki outline page
- 2. Technology Training with Steve Gibbs c. Students know metals have properties in common, such as high electrical and thermal conductivity. Some metals, such as aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), silver (Ag), and gold (Au), are pure elements; others, such as steel and brass, are composed of a combination of elemental metals. d. Students know that each element is made of one kind of atom and that the elements are organized in the periodic table by their chemical properties. h. Students know living organisms and most materials are composed of just a few elements. i. Students know the common properties of salts, such as sodium chloride (NaCl). Lesson Plan Sequence of Events – give day-to-day details: Day 1 – Students will read chapter in science text book to provide an introduction to the topic and view the Brain Pop video on the Periodic Table of Elements and a PowerPoint presentation of the structure of the table. Day 2- Students will complete the Atoms Family Activity and view the Brain Pop video on atoms, pages will be added to their science ISN. Day 3- Students will work in a small group using iPads or cell phones to explore the Periodic Table using a QR code activity. Students will use a kid friendly Periodic Table to answer simple questions about 3 common elements. Day 4- Students will work in pairs to create a sticker model of an atom and then use toothpicks and gumdrops to create molecules Day 5- Students will be given a mystery element to research. Using guiding questions, students will fill out an outline of the information needed to create their 3 PowerPoint slides. Day 6- Students will be taught how to create a PowerPoint slide embedding a photo and using backgrounds and slide transitions. Days7-10- Students will be using the classroom computers to create their 3 PowerPoint slides. Day 11- Class viewing of the Mystery Elements ºÝºÝߣshow. Students will be given a note taking guide and use the Senteo Response system to input their guess as to which element they are seeing. Key Websites Used: www.brainpop.com periodic table and atom videos www.youtube.com QR code activity links to videos about the elements and video song about the elements. http://www.sciencespot.net/Pages/classchem.html Tons of activities, resources and links to other sites http://elements.wlonk.com/ Site for a great kid friendly Periodic Table Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction Resource Student: Learning center students will complete their slides with the support of our learning center teacher and instructional aides. Gifted Student: ALP’s student will be challenged to also create a video to embed in his slide showing his elements use around the school. Save finished copy to Dropbox as LastName_Tech_Unit_Outline.docx or .rtf; save again as a PDF. Upload both files to your wiki portfolio. Provide links to both files on Outline wiki page. Upload the PDF version to ºÝºÝߣshare.net and post embed widget in wiki outline page