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Teacher Candidate:
Alina Manjiyani
Date:
9/2/2014
3rd Science
Length of Lesson:
Mentor Teacher:
Carmen Weaver
School:
Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources
and media.
MATERIALS:
Computer
Microsoft Word
Internet Access to:
a. States of Matter: Facts (http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/matter/facts.cfm)
b. All About States of Matter (http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-states-of-matter/)
c. Google images for pictures OR Microsoft Clipart Gallery
Technology Integration
Students will use the websites stated above as resources for the States of Matter and access to images. Word processing
software will be used to type, format, and add images to the Picture the States of Matter activity. Upon completing the
activity, students will save their work to shared Drop box folder for their class. A sample of the activity is available
below.
Procedures
Prior to the computer (15 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1) After the introduction, pull up the website which talks about the States of Matter and discuss it
amongst the class.
Student Procedures:
1) Students should be able to picture an image of all three states of matter in their heads and be
able to describe each state so they can use it to search for the images.
At the computer (45 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1) Have students open both MS Word and an Internet browser
2) Direct students to the States of Matter website
3) Direct students to the MS Clipart Gallery
4) Assist students in making a table on MS Word
5) Monitor and assist as needed
Student Procedures:
1) Open MS Word and an Internet browser
2) Go the States of Matter website provided and either have the students read it themselves, or read
it together as a class
3) Go to MS Word and add the following title: States of Matter
4) Below the title, insert a four-column 4-row table
5) Add the following column names: States of Matter; Brief Description; Illustration; Why Picture
was Chosen
6) Add the following row names: Solid; Liquid; Gas
7) Write a brief description of each matter in your own words
8) Use key words to locate an image for the States of Matter (use Goggle images or Clipart)
9) Use pull-down menu to copy the image
10) Go to Illustration cell in the Word document
11) Paste the Picture
12) Write a brief rationale for why the picture represents the description/State of Matter
13) Save Work
14) Repeat items 7-13 for the remaining States
15) When the work is completed, correct any spelling errors
16) Print a copy
After the computer (30 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1) Go over the States of Matter as a class
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
States of Matter Rubric
Criteria
Graphic images
represent each
States of Matter
Rationale for
using the
graphics
Reflections
The reflection
demonstrates a
somewhat vague
understanding of
the States of Matter and
what it means to
the student.
The reflection
demonstrates a
somewhat clear
understanding of
the States of Matter and
what it means to
the student.
The reflection
demonstrates a
clear understanding
of the States of Matter
and what it means
to the student.
MODIFICATIONS:
I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and for those ready for
enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this particular lesson.
Student Sample:
STATES OF MATTER
SOLID
LIQUID
GAS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Molecules slightly
move around all of the
time.
ILLUSTRATION