Lesson 4: Molecular Structure
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will explore hoot classify elements and compounds. They will investigate the structure and properties of elements, covalent compounds, and ionic compounds. They will develop and use models, considering scale, proportion, and quantity, to enhance their understanding of these concepts.
How do atomic structures determine the properties of a substance?
Molecules
Metals
Non-metals
Ionic
Covalent
Compounds
MS-PS1-1
ELA: RST.6-8.7
Math: MP.2, MP.4, 6.RP.A.3, 8.EE.A.3
Engage- DOK1
Explore/Explain- DOK2
Elaborate- DOK3
Evaluate- DOK1 & DOK4
STEM Module Project- DOK4
Phenomenon: Oil on pavement/sugar in water
STEM Module Project: Cycling Across the States
All compounds are made up of molecules.
Project Based Assignments
Offer Student Choice
Higher Level DOK Questioning
Utilize AI Tools
Real World Applications
Formative/Summative Assessments:
Lesson Review
Lesson Check
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
McGraw Hill online textbook/workbook.
Labs/Investigations:
- Organize the Elements
- Examining Elements
- Organize the Compounds
- Comparing Compounds
- Comparing Extended Structures
- Comparing Molecules