How matter can be arranged in different ways
I can reconstruct matter to show it can be made up into different ways.
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General
Scientists can learn about the concepts of matter in their classroom, in order to make connections and to apply those concepts to real-world examples around them. Students will learn about the concept of matter, and learn that matter, under certain circumstances, can change shape. This includes taking apart pieces of something, and rearranging them in order to change the overall shape. Students will participate in various, creative activities to learn these concepts including interactive whiteboard activities and hands-on activities where all students get to practice rearranging connecting cubes to show different ways matter can be arranged. This lesson also includes a printable worksheet.
Standards
NGSS: 2-PS1-2
Learning objective
Students will be able to reconstruct matter to show it can be made up into different ways.
Introduction
Have students brainstorm ideas of what they could make from a bundle of yarn. Afterwards, list some examples of what could be made. Then, tell students that in this lesson, they will look at matter and how it can be changed and arranged in different ways, just like how yarn can be made into different things!
Instruction
Teach students about matter. Define matter and explain that it can be found in three states. Then, explain how matter can change in shape and form. Provide examples as seen in the diagrams. Afterwards, students can engage in the following activities:
First, students will participate in an interactive whiteboard activity where they can rearrange the paint splats from one easel onto another to show that the same matter can be rearranged in a different way. Next, all students in the class will be able to take apart and rearrange their own set of connecting cubes into a different way. A printable worksheet is provided for this activity so students can jot down their creations. Afterwards, students can reflect, through discussion, their experiences and what they notice. Then, students can play a timed, interactive whiteboard game where the class creates prompts and grading criteria for the players. Finally, students can engage in the spinner activity where students use their connecting cubes to satisfy the prompts provided by the spinner.
Quiz
Students respond to ten questions about matter, how matter can be rearranged, and how the concept of rearranging matter can be applied to real-life examples.
Closing
All students are able to participate in the closing, spinner activity. They will need their set of connecting cubes. Click on the spinner to receive a prompt. Students will have two minutes (a timer is provided on the slide) to satisfy that prompt. Repeat the activity by clicking on the spinner for other prompts.
Instruction materials
All students are able to participate in the closing, spinner activity. They will need their set of connecting cubes. Click on the spinner to receive a prompt. Students will have two minutes (a timer is provided on the slide) to satisfy that prompt. Repeat the activity by clicking on the spinner for other prompts.
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