6th Grade Science Guide

6.2: Matter & Energy 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

LESSON RESOURCES

Phenomena: Pavement Blow Up from Heat

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can make observations and ask questions about a phenomenon.

●​ Have students watch the video of the pavement blow up in Kansas due to extreme heat. ●​ Have students ask questions and make predictions about why this might have occurred based on background knowledge.

●​ Pavement Blow Up Video (watch first 30 seconds) ●​ CER resources

Activity: What are atoms?

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can explain what an atom is, and describe its structure.

●​ Students read about

●​ What are atoms?

atoms and their structure

Activity: Paper Plate Atoms

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can describe the difference between atoms, molecules,

●​ Students learn about the structure of atoms, and that protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus and that electrons are located in the electron shells. ●​ The periodic table of the elements has information regarding how many protons, neutrons and electrons are in each type of atom.

●​ Periodic Table ●​ Paper Plates ●​ Pens/Markers

elements and compounds.