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Jasmine Porter
Science
Pre-kindergarten
30 minutes
Matter is everywhere and everything is made of it

What is matter?
What is made of matter?
Is there anything not made of matter?
3.2PK.A.5- Recognize that everything is made of matter

During classroom discussion, the students will be

able to correctly identify that the object in question
is made of matter 10/10 times

Before the lesson, students will be shown objects and

asked if they think that object is made of matter.
(pretest)
During class time, students will be shown the same
series of objects and asked if they are made of matter,
all objects will be familiar to the students- balls, toys,
etc.
1. Empowered learner- Students leverage technology to
take an active role in choosing, achieving and
demonstrating competency in their learning goals,
informed by the learning sciences.
Jalil will need teacher provided assistance with rising
from the sitting position during transitions. Muscular
dystrophy makes it difficult to change positions after a
prolonged time sitting.
Jalil will also need crayons that are wider, making them
easier to grip and draw with to help him with his fine
motor skills
Jalil will have a desk closer to the carpet so he would
have less space to traverse. Muscular dystrophy makes
it difficult for him to walk, he will have less distance to
traverse.
Jalil will be called in the first group during transition
time to give him ample time to move into the new spot

CK

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Introduction

Explicit
Instructions

Lesson
Procedure

This is the first lesson in the unit and so will only relate to
CK
knowledge the student has brought from home on the subject.
It ties into the standard of recognizing everything is made of
matter
Activating Prior Knowledge
Asking students if they have ever heard of the word
matter
Asking students if they know what is made with matter
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
Joe-Joe the Wizard Brews Up Solids, Liquids, and Gasses
(In the Science Lab) by Eric Braun
Big Idea Statement
Matter is everywhere and everything is made of it
Essential Questions Statement
What is matter?
What is made of matter?
Is there anything not made of matter?
Objective Statement
During classroom discussion, the students will be able to
correctly identify that the object in question is made of
matter 10/10 times
Transition
To get everyone to the carpet for the opening discussion,
have kids move like rivers from their seats to the carpet
Key Vocabulary
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Matter
PreAssessment of Students
The students will be shown familiar objects and asked if
they think the object is made of matter.
Modeling of the Concept
First, I will explain to the students that everything is
made of matter.
I will then explain that you cannot see matter, it is in
everything. Just like in the book it says that matter is
anything that takes up space and has a weight.

I will then hold up some objects in front of the room,

asking the students if these are made of matter.
I will ask them if it takes up space and if it has weight, if
those answers are yes, then it will be matter
I will then discuss air, because this concept might be
tricky. I will tell them air is made of matter as well, even
though you can't see it.
After our discussion, I will hold up new objects and ask
the students if they think these objects are made of
matter without asking them the questions aloud. This
will be the assessment.
Guiding the Practice
This will be in a circle in my rug, there will not be a need
for guidance of the practice
Providing the Independent Practice
After this activity, students will watch the song matter
chatter to reinforce the concepts learned today
Reading
Materials
Technology
Equipment
Supplies

Joe-Joe the Wizard Brews Up Solids, Liquids, and Gasses

(In the Science Lab) by Eric Braun
Matter chatter- youtube
Computer with projector to watch the song
Objects to hold up and discuss if they are matter or not.
Evaluation of
Formal Evaluation
the
When students are answering whether or not it is
Learning/Master
matter, I will be keeping track of which students answer
y of the
no or seem confused.
Concept
Informal Evaluation
Going back to the story and picking out different things
that are made of matter.
Closure
Summary & Review of the Learning
Through discussion, I will ask students how they thought
the lesson went, I would ask them what they thought
they were learning about and what they didnt quite
understand.
I would then ask them if there was anything they would
do to change the lesson and I would take those
considerations into account.

Homework/Assignments
None

Teacher
Maybe play a game involving the three states of matter
Self-reflection
instead of just asking questions