Module 5: Introduction to Matter- Science 2 - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this module, students will learn to describe observable properties of matter, make predictions about properties of matter, collect and organize data about matter, create questions about matter, design and test a solution to a design problem and analyze why some materials are better suited for a purpose than others.
Module Materials:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Material(s) |
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| 1 | Introduction to Matter |
container, tub, or sink water 6 household objects such as soap, small ball, coins, popsicle stick, or similar |
| 2 | Properties of Matter |
9 household objects such as ball, stuffed animal, pinecone, food item, or similar pillow (optional) cup (optional) key (optional) |
| 3 | Engineering Properties of Matter |
toy car index cards books (6) string tape |
Module Objectives:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
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| 1 | Introduction to Matter |
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| 2 | Properties of Matter |
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| 3 | Engineering Properties of Matter |
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Module Key Words:
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matter properties engineering |
Module Assignments:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
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| 1 | Introduction to Matter | 6 | Matter: Observe and Predict Assignment |
| 2 | Properties of Matter | 6 | Question about Matter Assignment |
| 3 | Engineering Properties of Matter | 6 | Create a Bridge Assignment |
Learning Coach Notes:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Notes |
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| 1 | Introduction to Matter | After completing this lesson, ask your student to explain the following: what it means to classify, what characteristics are, and what properties of matter are. |
| 2 | Properties of Matter | After completing this lesson, ask your student to explain how understanding the properties of matter can help them classify matter. |
| 3 | Engineering Properties of Matter | Ask your student to discuss their plans for the bridge they will design before they build it. |
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 |
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| Introduction to Matter |
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| Properties of Matter |
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| Engineering Properties of Matter |
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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 |
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| Engineering Properties of Matter | Building a Bridge |
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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 |
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| 1 | What's the Matter in Mr. Whiskers' Room? | Michael Elsohn Ross | 590L |
| 2 | What Is the World Made Of?: All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases | Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld | |
| 3 | Matter: See It, Touch It, Taste It, Smell It | Darlene Ruth Stille |
Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
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