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All the Small Things Lesson Overview



Students will differentiate matter into pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures on a basic molecular level. Students will use hands-on card sorting to create a rule for sorting matter. The definitions of pure substance, mixture, element, and compound will be introduced.

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Duration
60 minutes
Setting
Classroom
Grouping
Groups, Whole Class
PTI Inquiry
3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.2
Lesson Components Time Inquiry Skills Tech. Used Engage Level Brief Description
Engage 10 min 5.2 none 2 Students will analyze an infographic. Students will state 3 elements of a cell phone, list 2 facts that were surprising, and make 1 prediction about the cost to build a cellphone
Explore 20 min 3.3, 3.4 none 3 Students will participate in a card sort activity Students will develop their own definition of elements, compounds and mixtures.
Explain 10 min 3.3, 3.4, 5.2 none 3 Students will label each group by comparing actual definitions to their own.
Expand 10 min 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 5.3 none 2 Students will complete a flowchart including illustrations, definitions and examples of elements, compounds and mixtures.
Evaluate 10 min 7.2 none 2 Students will complete a summative assessment on elements, compounds and mixtures.

Level of Student Engagement

1 Low Listen to lecture, observe the teacher, individual reading, teacher demonstration, teacher-centered instruction
2 Medium Raise questions, lecture with discussion, record data, make predictions, technology interaction with assistance
3 High Hands-on activity or inquiry; critique others, draw conclusions, make connections, problem-solve, student-centered

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