Science Wednesday, September 9 th, 2015
Warm Up… Place your backpacks along the back wall Grab your pencil, notebook, agenda, scissors, glue, and homework Grab your warm up sheet from the back counter Begin working on Wednesday’s warm up (DO NOT WORK AHEAD )
6.P.2. Matter Standard In this unit our objective is to: Recognize that all matter is made up of atoms and atoms of the same element are all alike, but are different from the atoms of other elements Where is this objective in our room?
Choice Board Activities (15 mins. only) Review Today We will review Stations 1 – 6 now in class You have 15 minutes to complete any activity you did not finish Tuesday
Station 1 Notes on Matter --- any questions!
Station 2 Ed Helper “Atoms”
Station 3 Graphic Organizer I will read each word….then you will tell me if it is an example of ….. Matter or Non-Matter
Station 4 “Why Does Matter Matter” fill in the blank As I read each statement, raise your hand if you know the answer to fill in the blank!
Station 5 “What’s The Matter” I will read each question….then a volunteer will read their answer written in a complete sentence
Station 6 “Atoms and Molecules” I will read each question….then a volunteer will read their answer written in a complete sentence
Station 7: Bill Nye…the Science Guy Write these questions down and listen to the video for the answers… 1. Can we see an atom with our eyes? 2. What is the middle of an atom called? 3. What are atoms mostly made of?
Summary of Matter Video – watch and listen Video on atoms and molecules Source: End at 2:30 min mark
Vocabulary Activity You will receive a handout now for vocabulary…. We will review this now You will be completing this activity in the hallway so you must work quietly so we do not disturb other classrooms
Popcorn Reading You will receive a handout now We will popcorn read this aloud in the classroom
Notes on Atoms… smallest building blocks of matter too small for us to see with our eyes Scientists must use special tools to see atoms
Notes on Elements…. made from same kind of atoms can not be broken down further pure substances
notes on elements… scientists have identified over 100 naturally occurring elements Turn in your agenda now to your periodic table
Let’s try to find some common elements now…