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Standards:
5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter- Measurement of a variety of properties can be
used to identify materials.
Students will define thermal conductivity, Teacher will assess student participation in
electrical conductivity, and magnetism. discussion. Teacher will evaluate student
answers to determine what to focus on in
future lessons.
Students will brainstorm ways that thermal Teacher will assess student ideas as to how the
conductivity, electrical conductivity, and three concepts are connected. Teacher will
magnetism are related. assess for understanding or misconceptions
and use that to guide future lessons.
Students will identify and summarize ways Teacher will assess whole class conversation
that magnetism, thermal conductivity, and and student worksheets for completion.
electrical conductivity are used in science and Teacher will also assess for student
engineering. identification of the problem/solution that
application of each concept addresses.
Materials/Resources:
Whiteboard and marker
4 pieces of chart paper
“Real World Connections” choice board (shared with students through “Mrs. Corveleyn’s
Science doc”)
“Real World Connections” worksheet
Logistics:
Timing:
50-minute lesson:
Beginning- 13 minutes
Plastic collection and graphing- 25 minutes
Closing- 12 minutes
Transitions:
To transition from the beginning discussion to the choice board, students will be asked to
get their Chromebooks out while the teachers pass out worksheets. They will be reminded
that they are accessing “Mrs. C’s Science Doc” and only visiting the websites from the
choice board.
To transition to the closing discussion, the students will be asked to close their computers
and have their worksheet out.
Classroom Management:
Directions will be given prior to handing out materials or students opening their
computers. Teachers will monitor students throughout the choice board activity to ensure
they are on-task. Teachers will use the handclap method to get student’s attention if they
get too loud or off-topic.
Differentiation:
S will be able to complete the worksheet on his computer, instead of on paper. Teachers will
walk around and suggest articles to students based on ability and level of knowledge. For
students who finish early or need to be challenged, they will have the opportunity to read more
articles or watch more videos without having to record their findings on the worksheet. For
students who are struggling, teachers will spend more time going over the directions one-on-one
and will monitor their progress to ensure they are understanding the task. During 5th period, the
teachers will sit with groups of students and do the activity with them if necessary. Depending on
the class, the teacher can become more involved in the beginning and closing discussions.
Name:_________________________________________ Date:_____________
Choose at least one of each color. Read the article and respond to the
questions on the “Real World Connections” worksheet.
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Maglev Trains New Underwear MagZip
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