Module 6: Building Blocks of Matter - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module you will learn about the building blocks of matter, the Periodic Table, mixtures and compounds, solutions, force and motion, and friction.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	Building Blocks	pen or pencil large leaf bag of gumdrops box of toothpicks
2	Periodic Table	pen or pencil;
3	Mixtures and Compounds	pen or pencil;
4	Solutions	pen or pencil 3 clear drinking glasses 3 index cards markers measuring cup measuring spoon 4 and 1/2 teaspoons of regular granular sugar watch or clock 6 sugar cubes spoon 8 glass jars with lids 1 cup and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon rubbing alcohol 1/2 teaspoon solid laundry soap 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap 1/2 teaspoon flour 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon ground up chalk 1/2 teaspoon dirt
5	Motion	pen or pencil 10 pennies, 10 of any object that could act as bowling pins (for example paper towel rolls or stuffed animals), 1 ball
6	Forces and Movement	pen or pencil;
7	Friction	pen or pencil 3 small toy cars of different sizes flat piece of plywood 3 or 4 hard covered books towel 3 or 4 pieces of sandpaper mirror ruler

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	Building Blocks	Describe the building blocks of matter: elements, atoms, and molecules.
2	Periodic Table	Describe the periodic table of elements. Create a model of an atom.
3	Mixtures and Compounds	Explain the difference between a mixture and a compound. Distinguish between an homogeneous and a heterogeneous mixture.
4	Solutions	Define a solution, and give several examples.
5	Motion	Define motion and position. Define energy. Recognize the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy. Define speed. Recognize changes in energy when objects collide.
6	Forces and Movement	Explain how forces cause changes in motion.
7	Friction	Describe how friction effects the movement of objects.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
atom elements compounds molecules atoms Periodic Table element chemical bond compound mixture heterogeneous homogeneous solution dissolve solvent solute motion movement position energy kinetic energy potential energy speed force push pull friction

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

None

Module Guiding Questions:

When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.

Lesson Title	Question
Building Blocks	What is matter made of?
Periodic Table	What information can you get from The Periodic Table?
Mixtures and Compounds	What is the difference between compounds and mixtures?
Solutions	What is a solution?
Motion	What causes things to move?
Forces and Movement	What is force?
Friction	What is friction?

Module Video Questions:

When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.

Lesson Title	Video	Question
Building Blocks	The Magic School Bus: Molly Meets Cue	Write a summary of this video in your science notebook.
Building Blocks	The Atom	What is an atom? What is all matter made up of?
Building Blocks	Elements	What is an element? How many elements are there? How are the elements organized? What is the Periodic Table? What are the symbols for elements? What happens when elements combine? What is a compound? What 2 elements is water made of?
Building Blocks	Molecules	What are molecules?
Periodic Table	Understanding Atoms	What are atoms? How do atoms move in a gas? How do atoms move in a liquid? How do atoms move in a solid?
Periodic Table	Chemical Bonds, Elements, Atoms, and Compounds	Where is chemical energy stored? What are chemical bonds? What are elements? How many elements are found in nature? name some elements. What is the smallest particle of an element? What are atoms made of? What are 5 things you learned about in this video?
Periodic Table	The Periodic Table	Describe the Periodic Table and how it is used.
Mixtures and Compounds	The Magic School Bus: Get Ready, Set, Dough	After viewing this video summarize what you learned about mixtures in your science notebook.
Mixtures and Compounds	Discovering Mixtures	What are some examples of mixtures that were discussed in this video?
Mixtures and Compounds	Two Types of Mixtures	What are the types of mixtures?
Mixtures and Compounds	Compounds	What is a compound? What are compounds made of? What kinds of compounds are there? What is a molecule?
Solutions	Solutions	What is a solution? Give examples of solutions.
Motion	How Things Move	What does the word motion mean? What are some ways that objects move? How can a ball move? What can effect how an object moves?
Forces and Movement	Push and Pull	What is a force? What is a simple machine? What are the types of simple machines?
Friction	Facts About Forces	What are five concepts you learned from this video?
Friction	A World Without Friction	What would our world be like without friction?

Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:

Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:

What is the main idea?
What are three things new you learned?
How does this book relate to what you are learning about?

#	Book	Author	Lexile Level
1	Atoms and Molecules (Building Blocks of Matter)	Richard Spilsbury
2	The Periodic Table	Sean Callery	1130L
3	Mixtures And Compounds	Marylou Morano Kjelle	820L
4	A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom, Super Scientist	Emily Beth Sohn
5	Friction	Matthew Mullins	820L

Module Outing:

Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.

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