Lesson Plan Guide

Teacher Candidate: Sonia Mills Date: May 5, 2014

Grade and Topic: 8
th
Grade Science Length of Lesson: 105 minutes
Mentor Teacher: Dr. Carmen Weaver School: IDT 3600

UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/BIG IDEA:
This lesson plan is part of a unit plan on the composition of water.

LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Given definitions of the components of water molecules, a periodic table, and a diagram of a water
molecule the student will be able to describe what comprises water with 100% accuracy.
Note any goals or expectations related to student participation in the lesson.

STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
Grade 8 : Standard 9 - Matter
Conceptual Strand 9 - The composition and structure of matter is known and it behaves according to principles
that are generally understood.
ISTE Standard 3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and
media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
MATERIALS:
Textbook
Pencil
Paper
Periodic Table Chart
Diagram of a water molecule
3D model of molecule of water
Pitcher of water
Paper towels

BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:
Students will demonstrate a general understanding of the basic atomic and molecular makeup of water
and its physical properties by labeling a diagram and defining vocabulary associated with water.
Academic Language is not addressed in IDT 3600
This lesson is a continuation of TN Science Standard 9.
We will continue to use our textbook, definitions, and diagrams to subsequently build upon this lesson.
I am aware that the lesson will be differentiated 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 a part of
this particular lesson.

PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE:
Introduction: The lesson will begin by giving the students fast facts about water and asking students for
facts that they have learned previously about water to open dialogue.
Procedures:
1. Begin class by setting up pitcher of water and paper towels on table in class room. (5 minutes)
2. Ask class what substance what substance is in pitcher and wait for response. (5 minutes)
3. Pour small amount of water onto table and ask class to describe what they see as it relates to the
water and wait for response. (5 minutes)
4. Ask class to take out textbook, pencil, and paper and turn to corresponding chapter on water in
the textbook. (3 minutes)
5. Ask student to pass out copies of diagram of molecule (for labeling) and copies of periodic table
to each student. (3 minutes)
6. Explain to class what elements comprise water. (10 minutes)
7. Ask students to circle the elements on the periodic table. (2 minutes)
8. Show students on the 3D model what atoms are hydrogen and which are oxygen. (5 minutes)
9. Ask student to identify the atoms on the 3D model and on the diagram they were given at the
beginning of class. (5 minutes)
10. Explain to class what the physical properties of water are. (7 minutes)
11. Ask class to put away textbooks, paper, and diagram to prepare for quiz. (2 minutes)
12. Hand out a copy of the quiz to each student and class and inform them of time allotted for taking
the quiz. (3 minutes)
13. Start quiz. (10 minutes)
14. Alert class when time is up for quiz and collect the quiz.
15. Dismiss class.

Closure: Students will be given a 5-10 question quiz to test understanding of information presented
during the class.





ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE: Quiz
What Do You Know About Water?

1. What elements from the periodic table are water made of?
2. What are the 3 forms of water?
3. Draw a sketch of a molecule of water.
4. What are physical properties of water in each of its 3 states?
5. The individual parts of a molecule of water are called what?


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.