<p>In this fast-paced unit students discover that matter matters. An engaging array of activities combined with interesting worksheets compliments the concepts brought forward in the overhead student notes. Relating the study of matter, atoms, and molecules to the real world is essential. Students delight as they learn about DNA fingerprinting and why a grade two class eating pop and chocolate bars is important to the study of chemistry. Optional activities add flexibility and an element of fun to the unit. Finally, a unit on atoms and molecules that will not give students that glazed eye - dead fish look. STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS and ACTIVITIES Matter- Matter Matters: Introductory Wordsearch Matter and Its Three States - Excited States (Worksheet) Physical and Chemical Properties - Get Physical (Classifying and Observing) Amazing Atoms - Amazing Atom Quizzz Magnificent Molecules - DNA: The Crimestopper Molecule (Worksheet) Elements - Elementary My Dear Watson (Crossword) Metal/Non-metal Elements - Poster Making Activity Changes In Matter (Physical Changes) - Which Freezes Faster Hot Water or Cold? Changes In Matter (Chemical Changes) - (Worksheet) OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES These optional activities lend a degree of freedom to the structure of the unit. Teachers can use them as they see fit as enrichment for individuals or fun activities for the entire class. Generally, the optional assignments do not fit as well into the specific concepts discussed in the unit but with a bit of imagination, they can usually be integrated without difficulty. Giant Bubbles Can Steel Float? Needle Homemade Compass Baking Soda And Vinegar Crayon Melting Art Activity Making Sandpaper A Cool Evaporation Garden OVERHEAD NOTES The overhead notes provide a framework of knowledge and concepts upon which the activities in the unit are based. The student notes work best when photocopied onto overhead transparencies but can be written on the board, dictated or handed out as photocopies, depending on time considerations.</p>

Matter And Its Changes Gr. 4-6 - Rainbow Horizons Publishing (Matter Set)

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Doug Sylvester

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Rainbow Horizons Publishing Inc.

<p>Earth Science at its greatest. Students explore the fascinating world of geology, learning everything from the causes of earthquakes and volcanoes to how to make a fossil. Part I of the unit uses notes photocopied onto overhead transparencies to give students most of the knowledge-based material in the unit. The activities and worksheets included follow closely with the material in the notes. Part II - Optional Activities adds flexibility to the unit and suggests assignments which can be coordinated with the main lesson topics, used as enrichment or used at the end of the unit as fun, culminating activities. The Earth - From Core to Crust (1 Class) - Students learn the composition of the earth including the core, mantle and crust then complete a Geology Wordsearch. Plate Tectonics (2 Classes) - Students develop an understanding of plate tectonics (continental drift), supporting evidence and do a worksheet, The Break-up of Pangea. Earthquakes (2 Classes) - Students understand the causes of earthquakes and write a Newspaper Story reporting a major earthquake. Volcanoes (2-3 Classes) - Students learn about the causes and types of volcanoes. Students complete a map activity, Locating Volcanoes and Earthquakes, and a coloring activity entitled Three Types of Volcanoes. Mountain Building (1 Class) - Students discover how plate tectonics relates to mountain building and complete a pictogram activity entitled Between A Rock And A Hard Place. Minerals (1 Class) - Students learn the definition of a mineral, some common types of minerals and study crystals in the activity, Grow Your Own Crystals. Rocks (2 Classes) - Students learn about the three main types ofrocks and complete two activities - Rock and Mineral Identification and Crossword Puzzle. Review and Exam (2 Classes) - Students complete a Review worksheet and write an exam.</p>

Minerals, Rocks, Volcanoes & Earthquakes Gr. 4-7 - Rainbow Horizons Publishing (Earth Science: Grades 4-7)

In this unit, students explore the exciting and intriguing world of electricity. The integrated lesson plans in this thematic guide are specifically designed to help fourth, fifth and sixth grade elementary teachers and the easy-to-use, "stand alone" format virtually eliminates the need for a textbook! The unit is divided into two main sections. The first, entitled "Everything You Wanted To Know About Electricity (But Were Afraid To Ask)" uses lecture style notes combined with interesting assignments and activities. The second section focuses on the tough questions related to electrical generating stations in a role play called "Sunshine City Needs Electricity". This unit is so good it's shocking! Included: Suggested Teaching Strategies, Detailed Student Notes (suitable for overhead eliminating the need for a textbook) Reproducible Student Task Sheets, Crossword Puzzle and Wordsearch, Enrichment Activities

Electricty

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Matter And Its Changes Gr. 4-6 - Rainbow Horizons Publishing (Matter Set)

Minerals, Rocks, Volcanoes & Earthquakes Gr. 4-7 - Rainbow Horizons Publishing (Earth Science: Grades 4-7)

Electricty