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Gases Matter Lesson PlanGases Matter Lesson Plan
Publisher
Michigan State University
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Grade
1st - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Number of Slides
36
Instructional Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2012
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Gases Matter

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Young scientists learn that seeing isn't necessarily believing when it comes to the states of matter. After performing a fun class demonstration that models the difference between solids, liquids, and gases, children complete a series of investigations that involve measuring the mass of different gases.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add this collection of activities into a physical science lesson series on the states of matter
  • Take time before each experiment for students to discuss their predictions, making sure they support their ideas with clear reasoning
  • Use the scientific method to frame these experiments, working through each step as pupils uncover new knowledge about gases

Classroom Considerations

  • Create a materials center and establish a clear procedure for obtaining and returning materials prior to carrying out the investigations

Pros

  • Lesson plan and included worksheets are a Word document that teachers can modify to meet the specific needs of their students
  • Offers adaptations for performing this lesson in any elementary classroom
  • Includes both a simple and advanced version of the worksheet
  • Provides a list of other videos, books, and online resources about gases

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.1.1.a SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.2.1.a SL.2.2 SL.2.3 SL.3.1.a SL.3.2 SL.3.3 SL.4.1.a SL.4.2 SL.4.3 SL.5.1.a SL.5.2 SL.5.3 SL.6.1.a SL.6.2 SL.6.3 SL.7.1.a SL.7.2 SL.7.3 SL.8.1.a SL.8.3 1.OA.A.1 1.MD.C.4 2.OA.A.1 3.OA.D.8 3.MD.A.2 3.MD.B.3 4.OA.A.2 4.OA.A.3 4.MD.A.2 4.MD.B.4 5.MD.B.2 6.RP.A.1 6.RP.A.2 6.RP.A.3.a 6.NS.C.8 7.RP.A.1 7.NS.A.3 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.9 MP4 MP6

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