McDonalds Draft (2010). Modified by Kreassig and Gould (2014) for use with student teachers.

Revised August 2015

Teacher: Niyoria McKinnis Date: October 1, 2017

Title of Lesson: Atoms and Elements Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Cowart

Core Components
Subject, Content Area, or Topic
5th Grade Science
Student Population
39 Students
20 Boys
19 Girls
Learning Objectives
The student will investigate and understand that matter is anything that has mass and takes up space; and
occurs as a solid, liquid, or gas. Key concepts include
a) distinguishing properties of each phase of matter;
b) the effect of temperature on the phases of matter;
c) atoms and elements;
d) molecules and compounds; and
e) mixtures including solutions.
Virginia Essential Knowledge and Skills (SOL)
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will:

construct and interpret models of atoms and molecules.

identify substances as being an element or a compound.
design an investigation to determine how a change in temperature affects the phases of matter (e.g.,
water). Include in the design ways information will be recorded, what measures will be made, what
instruments will be used, and ways the data will be graphed.
Materials/Resources
Science notebooks, pencils, Kahoot game

Safety (if applicable)

NA

Time
(min.) Process Components
10 *Anticipatory Set
mins We learned last week about elements and compounds. Can anyone tell me what they
remember about an element/compound?
There are more than 100 known elements that make up all matter. A few of the more
familiar elements include: hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), helium (He), carbon (C), sodium
(Na), and potassium (K).
Element is only one type of atom. Look on the periodic table for all known elements
When two or more elements combine to form a new substance, it is called a compound.
There are many different types of compounds because atoms of elements combine in many
different ways to form different compounds. The smallest part of a compound is a
molecule.

McDonalds Draft (2010). Modified by Kreassig and Gould (2014) for use with student teachers.
Revised August 2015
2 mins *State the Objectives (grade-level terms)
I can construct and interpret models of atoms and molecules.
I can identify substances as being an element or a compound.
I can design an investigation to determine how a change in temperature affects the phases
of matter (e.g., water). Include in the design ways information will be recorded, what
measures will be made, what instruments will be used, and ways the data will be graphed.
10 *Instructional Input or Procedure
mins Atoms consist of 3 smaller things:
Protons - these are positively charged (+)
THINK LIKE A PROTON ALWAYS THINK POSITIVE!
Electrons - these are negatively charged (-)
Neutrons - these have no charge
These 3 smaller particles are arranged in a particular way. In the center is the Nucleus
where you find the positive Protons and neutral Neutrons.
In orbit around the nucleus are the Electrons. These are found in a series of orbits
(depending on the atom) with differing numbers of electrons

5 min *Modeling
TTW write on the board common elements and common compounds
Elements: hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), helium (He), carbon (C), sodium (Na), and
potassium (K).
Compounds: Water H2O, Carbon Dioxide CO2, Salt NaCl, Alcohol C6H5OH, Baking
soda NaHCO3, Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2
2 min *Check for Understanding
Does everyone understand the difference between a compound and an element?

10 min *Guided Practice

Make a human molecule and compound with sticky notes present to class and ask what
they represent. Ask them what elements are involved in each.
Play Atoms and Elements Kahoot with class.
5 mins *Independent Practice
Writing things they need to know in their science notebooks as I write on the board.

2 min Assessment
What is the difference between an Element and compound?

1 min *Closure
Exit Ticket: Is CO2 an element or a compound. How do you know this?

Differentiation Strategies (enrichment, accommodations, remediation, or by learning style).

Drawing models of a molecule and compound for visual learners
Human compound activity
Classroom Management Issues (optional)
Make sure students do not blurt out answers during the game.
Lesson Critique. To be completed following the lesson. Did your students meet the objective(s)? What
part of the lesson would you change? Why?

*Denotes Madeline Hunter lesson plan elements.

McDonalds Draft (2010). Modified by Kreassig and Gould (2014) for use with student teachers.
Revised August 2015
 Intern Signature Cooperating Teacher Date
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McDonalds Draft (2010). Modified by Kreassig and Gould (2014) for use with student teachers.
Revised August 2015