Design Template, Jay McTighe

Understanding by Design

Title: What is all matter made of? Building an atom. Topic: Matter, molecules, and the structure of an atom

Grade: 7-8

Subject/Course: Science Designer: S. Zavadsky

Stage 1 Desired Results Established Goal(s): G Science o D.8.2 Use the major ideas of atomic theory and molecular theory to construct atoms according to the corresponding element. o D.8.10 Explain how models of the atomic structure of matter have changed over time, including historical models and modern atomic theory. o B.8.3 Explain how the general rules of science apply to the development and use of evidence in science investigations, model-making, and applications. o C.8.5 Use accepted scientific knowledge, and models to explain their results and to raise further questions about their investigations. o C.8.8 Use computer software and other technologies to organize, process, and present their data. o C.8.1 Identify questions they can investigate using resources and equipment they have available. o A.4.5 Use media and technology to create and present information Use SMARTBoard software to create visuals. Understanding(s) U Students will understand that All matter is made of atoms and atoms are made of protons, neutrons, and electrons. An element can be drawn using the correct number of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Students will know K All things are made from matter. The smallest part of matter is an atom. An atom consists of a nucleus made from protons and neutrons and electrons surround the nucleus. Essential Question(s) Q Can you draw the structure of an atom? Can you apply the information you know about the structure of an atom, to build correct atoms given any element? Students will be able to Identify the parts of an atom from a model. Draw the structure of an atom. Assemble various atoms according to the corresponding element. S

Stage 2 Assessment Evidence Use knowledge that matter can be divided into smaller pieces to understand that atoms are those smaller pieces. Understand that atoms can be broken down even further into three different parts. Use this knowledge to understand the structure of an atom. Create models of atoms using the SMARTBoard. T

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Materials: L - Notes with definitions and provided examples, to use as a template - SMARTBoard - Paper (to take notes) - Writing Utensils (pencils with erasers, markers, SMARTBoard writing tools) Introduction: You have been working with the concept of matter for a couple of weeks now. We have built on that concept and now you know that matter can be divided in molecules, elements, and atoms. Atoms can be divided into even smaller particles. This is what we will be learning today. I will be teaching you the structure of an atom and then I will be allowing you to build atoms on the SMARTBoard. You will work together or in groups to construct your atoms and then present them to the class using the SMARTBoard. You will need to work together to learn how to use the SMARTBoard to build your atoms. Brainstorm a list of things that has a different outside than their insides. Can atoms be added to this list?? This is what we will explore as you learn how construct and create atoms. Product: - Students will analyze the structure of an atom using the SMARTBoard. - Students will design and create their own atoms using the SMARTBoard. Procedure: - Step 1: o A quick review of matter, and atoms as the smallest part of matter. Give each student a piece of paper and ask them to tear it in half. The students will continue to tear the paper in half until they think that they can no longer tear it any further. This will demonstrate that each piece of matter has a smallest piece that makes it up. This smallest piece of matter is an atom.

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Step 3:

Students will understand the structure of an atom. Have students name the center of an atom and write this term in their notes (nucleus). Ask students to list the two parts that make up the nucleus: the protons and neutrons. Have kids write these terms in their notes. Also explain the charge of each particle. Ask the students what part of the atom surrounds the nucleus: electrons. Explain the charge that electrons have. Have the kids add this to their notes. Students will develop a table or chart to visually display and organize the three parts of an atom. Students will work in groups to accomplish this. Students may need to be directed on how to do this; I will be circulating the room to help them with this. Students will then work with the SMARTBoard to build and construct atoms. Students will be given a number of protons, neutrons, and electrons and then be asked to construct an atom using the SMARTBoard. Students will be allowed to work with partners or small groups to help each other buiold and construct the correct atoms.

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Closure: You guys have really mastered the concepts of atoms and their structures. You now have the basic understanding of how to construct and build an atom. The ones that you built on the board were awesome, and all of you did a great job working together to learn this material, using the technology that you have never worked with. Possible Extension: Use chem4kids.com to explore the atoms that they have built on their and learn from how they have presented the information. This will allow kids to be even more hands on, and learn at their own pace, and hopefully have some fun with it. Planning for Individual Needs: - Allow for students to work with a partner, or small group. - Allow students who have finished before the group to create their own atoms for the other students in the class to build.