6th Grade Science Guide

6.2: Matter & Energy 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

Objective

Overview

Materials

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

●​ Students are given explicit instruction and examples of the differences of atoms, elements molecules and compounds.

●​ Colored Marshmallows ●​ Toothpicks ●​ Paper

elements and compounds.

Activity: Identifying Elements, Compounds & Molecules

Objective

Overview

Materials

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

●​ Students complete a

●​ Elements, Compounds, Molecules Worksheet

worksheet to check their understanding of elements, compounds & molecules.

elements and compounds.

Activity: Gizmo - Dehydration Synthesis

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can build a model of glucose.

●​ Build a glucose molecule, atom-by-atom, to learn about chemical bonds and the structure of glucose. Explore the processes of dehydration

●​ Gizmo - Dehydration Synthesis

●​ I can explain a chemical bond. ●​ I can explain the process of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis in carbohydrate molecules.

synthesis and hydrolysis in carbohydrate molecules.

Multiple Choice Assessment: 6.2.1 Formative Assessment ​

Activity: Phase Changes