April 3 Science 6

Teacher Name Elisabeth Pascal Date April 3

Subject Area Science Grade 6
Topic Air and Aerodynamics Time 2:30-3:30

General Learner 6.1 Design and carry out an investigation in which variables R IDENTIFIED AND CONTROLLED, AND THAT
Outcome(s) PROVIDES A FAIR TEST OF THE QUESTION BEING INVESTIGATED
(from Alberta Program of 6.2 recognize the importance of accuracy in observation and measurement; apply suitable methods to
Studies)
record, compile, interpret and evaluate observations and measurements.

1. Ask questions that lead to exploration and investigation

2. Identify one or more possible ways to answer questions by stating a prediction or a hypothesis
3. Plan and carry out procedures that comprise a fair test
Specific Learner 4. Identify variables
Outcome(s) 5. Modify procedures as needed
(from Alberta Program of 6. Communicate effectively with group members in sharing and evaluation ideas, and assessing
Studies) progress
7. Identify possible applications of what was learned
8. State an inference, based on results. The inference will identify a cause and effect relationship
that is supported by observations.
Students will be able to:
Learning 1) Students will provide evidence that air takes up space and exerts pressure and
Objectives identify examples of these properties in everyday application.
What do you want your
students to learn? 2) Working together
3) Learn how to make predictions
Assessments
How will you know your Participation/ formative on their observation/ hypothesis/ findings
students have learned?
Videos in power point (http://murdoch.rockyview.ab.ca/Members/jolawson/science-
6/air-and-aerodynamics/air-and-aerodynamics-powerpoint/view)
Pre assessment quiz
Materials Teacher resource for air and Aerodynamics
What resources will you
need? Straws (20)
Sting
Balloons (20)
Thrill of flight website

Review what we know so far. Does air have mass? Take up space? Does temperature effect air?

Compressed Air. What is it?

Introduction
(attention grabber)
Show the kids the air compressor. Ask them to think about how we use compressed air in our
everyday life.

Learning Activity One - Cues for Instruction, Organization, and Questions

Body  Air powered rockets
(How will you teach Have students make hypothesis of what’s going to happen to their balloon rockets, record observations,
them?)
discuss findings
Assessment for Activity One -
Participation/ worksheet with hypothesis, observations and findings
Learning Activity Two - Cues for Instruction, Organization, and Questions
Raise up your books
Assessment for Activity Two -
Participation/ worksheet with hypothesis/ observations/ findings.
Learning Activity Three - Cues for Instruction, Organization, and Questions
 Class discussion/ review on how we use air everyday. Do we use it to do work for us? ( tire pumps,
jacks etc. can we think of more)
Assessment for Activity Three -
Participation
Exit slip:
Boarding pass
Closure
(consolidation of “ What happens with Compressed air?”
learning)
“ how does air pressure move objects”