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