State of Matter Day Three

Teacher Candidate:

Leah Engle

Cooperating Teacher:

Mr. Truckermiller Coop. Initials

Group Size: 20

Date:

Allotted Time 60 minutes

Subject AND Topic: Science; States of Matter

Grade Level 6
Section 392-055

I. Objectives and Standards

A. Standard(s): PA Common Core/PDE SAS
PDE SAS Science
3.2.6.A1: Distinguish the differences in properties of
solids, liquids, and gases
NGS Standards
5-PS1-3: Make observations and measurements to
identify materials based on their properties.
Common Core Speaking and Listening
SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
B. Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes)
As a result of this lesson, TSWBAT use their knowledge
of the properties of solids, liquids, and gases to explain
what properties oobleck displays.
II. Instructional Materials
A. Teacher:
matter unit day 3 power point
smart board
premade oobleck (cornstarch and water)
3 States of Matter for Kids (solid, liquid, gas): Science
for Children FreeSchool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wclY8F-UoTE
timer
B. Student
lined paper
gloves

III. Subject Matter Explanation

A. Prerequisite Skills
Students will have knowledge of the properties of
matter: shape, mass, and volume.
Students will have knowledge of the states of matter
and the specific properties of each state.
B. Key Vocabulary
solid: firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
liquid: flowing freely but of constant volume.
gas: expands freely to fill any space available,
irrespective of its quantity.
C. Big Idea
Some matter does not fit exactly into the three states of
matter and have characteristics of both a solid and liquid.
D. Content
In this unit, the students will learn about matter, which makes
up everything, including living things like plants and animals,
and non-living things, like tables and chairs. Specifically,
students will learn that matter has three different states;
solid, liquid, and gas. Students will learn to differentiate types
of matter into one of the three categories by using specific
properties of each state of matter. The properties of matter
we will focus on include shape, mass, and volume. Mass is
the amount of matter the object contains, and volume is the
amount of space this matter takes up. Properties of solids
include a definite shape, mass, and volume. Atoms in solids
are packed closely together. Properties of liquids include no
definite shape, a definite mass and volume. Atoms are still
packed together, however these atoms can move around.
Properties of gas include no definite shape or volume. Gases
take the shape of their containers. The atoms in gas are
spaced further apart than those of a solid or liquid. This
allows atoms to move around freely.
IV. Implementation
A. Introduction
1. Slide 2. Review the properties of matter: shape,
mass, and volume. Review the states of matter:
solid, liquid, and gas.
2. Play the video 3 States of Matter for Kids (solid,
liquid, gas): Science for Children FreeSchool and

ask students to listen for information they didnt

learn yet.
3. Ask for volunteers to share something new they
remember from the video.
4. Ask students for the properties of matter (shape,
mass, and volume) and, specifically, the
properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
B. Development
1. Slide 3. Ask students what they think happens
when a substance isnt exactly a solid or liquid.
2. Explain that this is exactly what happened in the
book Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss.
3. Read Bartholomew and the Oobleck to the class.
4. Tell students that they will be exploring oobleck
today.
5. Ask student to get into four groups. Each group
will have a container of oobleck to observe.
6. Tell students they will need to investigate the
properties of oobleck and think about how it acts
like a solid and a liquid.
7. Hand out gloves to each student.
8. Allow students 8 minutes to explore oobleck. Set
the timer on the board.
9. Instruct students to remove gloves and get back
into their student groups.
10. Allow students with time to discuss the
properties of oobleck. Instruct student groups to
write down on a piece of lined paper.
C. Closure
1. Ask for volunteers to share their observations with
the class.
2. Hand out lined paper for the ticket out the door
and ask students to write what they believe to be
their most important observation of oobleck and
why.
3. Collect the papers with the observations and the
ticket out the door.
D. Accommodations/Differentiation Plan
Multiple intelligences: Bodily-kinesthetic learners will
benefit from the open inquiry. Interpersonal learners
will benefit from interacting with others.
V. Assessment of Students
A. Formative

The teacher will look at the student observations from

their ticket out the door, specifically the students
answer as to why they chose this observation as the
most important.
B. Summative
The States of Matter test will be given at the end of the
unit and will be graded for correctness.
VI. Reflective Response
A. Report of Students Performance in Terms of Stated Objectives
(Reflection on students performance written after lesson is
taught, includes remediation for students who failed to meet
acceptable level of achievement.)
Student observations of oobleck were thorough and
many focused on the properties of matter. A majority
of students focused on oobleck being hard when
pressed and soft when slowly touched. They also
mentioned its shape filling the container like a liquid,
but being able to keep its shape like a solid.
B. Personal Reflection (Questions written before lesson is taught.
Reflective answers to questions recorded after lesson is
taught.
How did students behave during the experiment? Were
my expectations for behavior clear?
o Students behaved well during the experiment.
Some students needed to be reminded of the
expectations because there were occasionally
more than one student playing with oobleck at a
time and holding the oobleck away from the
container.
VII. Resources (in APA Format)
Free School. (2015, 7 22). 3 States of Matter for Kids (Solid, Liquid,
Gas): Science for
Children- FreeSchool. (Video File). Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wclY8F-UoTE
Seuss, Dr. (1949). Bartholomew and the oobleck. New York: Random
House.