Lesson 1: Properties of Matter
Duration of Days: 7
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze and interpret data to investigate physical properties and chemical properties of a substances. These properties are used to describe and can be used to identify substances.
How can you use properties to identify a substance?
Physical Properties
Mass
Volume
Density
Chemical Property
Flammability
Oxidation
Reactivity
MS-PS1-2
ELA: RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.7
Math: MP.2, 6.RP.A.3, 6.SP.B.4, 6.SP.B.5
Engage- DOK1
Explore/Explain- DOK2
Elaborate- DOK3
Evaluate- DOK1 & DOK4
STEM Module Project- DOK4
Phenomenon:Wood changing as it burns/gummy fireworks
STEM Module Project: Warm it Up!
Mass and volume are characteristic properties of a substance.
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:
- Big Enough
- More Mass vs. More Volume
- Determining Density
- Don't Go Changing
- Be a Detective