8/24/12 and 8/27/12

Date: 8/24/12 and 8/27/12

Class: Physical Science

Periods: B2,3 and W1,3,4

Outcomes: Students will be able to identify the steps of the scientific method and parts of an experiment by designing a test of M and M dissolving rates in various liquids.

Standards: UCP 1-3, 5; A 1,2; F 5; G 2

Student Needs: 

Assessment Plan: Designing an experiment to test the dissolving of M and Ms in tap water, salt water, sugar water, vinegar and lemon juice.

Lesson Outline: 

Review: Ask students what steps they take to solve a problem.

Anticipatory Set/Opening: Tell students that modern day comforts wouldn’t exist without science.

Key Points: steps of the scientific method

Teaching Input:

Modeling: Show students the format for section questions.

Checking for Understanding: Ask students to repeat directions. Ask students to list the steps of the scientific method and the purposes of the parts of an experiment.

Guided Practice/Monitoring: Students will read Chapter 1 Section 1 pgs 6-13 and do questions 1-4 at the end. Students will design an experiment to test how 4 different fluids dissolve M and Ms.

Closure: Before they leave, have students write down the steps of the SM as a ticket-to-leave.

Independent Practice:

Reflection: Should have tested the activity before hand, need to go over classroom rules. Timing was good and students were ok at quieting down.