(Littles) Lesson Plans
(Advanced and Regular Physical Science)
UNIT 22: Atoms and Elements (6 days)
Date Range: 4/6/15-4/10/15
Topic, Assignments, Agenda, Board Configurations
Homeroom:
Announcements
UNIT:
Atoms and
Elements
Essential Question:
1. How do we know what an atom looks like if no one has
seen one?
2. How has the atomic theory changed over time?
3. How can you differentiate between the parts of an
atom?
Learning Goal:
1. Students will be able to describe the scientific theory of atoms and
how the theory has changed over time
Standard/Benchmarks
SC.912.P.8.4#: Explore the scientific theory of
atoms (also known as atomic theory) by describing
the structure of atoms in terms of protons,
neutrons, and electrons, and differentiate among
these particles in terms of their mass, electrical
charges and locations within the atom.
SC.8.P.8.7#: Explore the scientific theory of atoms
(also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that
atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are
composed of sub-atomic particles (electrons
surrounding a nucleus containing protons and
neutrons).
Objectives:
1. Describe the scientific theory of the atom including the parts,
charges, and locations of the particles.
2. Describe how the scientific theory of the atom has changed over
time.
3. Differentiate among t subatomic particles in terms of their mass,
electrical charges and locations within the atom
Monday
4/6/15
Atoms 1
Essential Question:
1. How do we know what an atom looks like if no one has
seen one?
2. How has the atomic theory changed over time?
Benchmarks
SC.912.P.8.4
3. How can you differentiate between the parts of an
atom?
Learning Goal: Students will be able to describe the scientific theory of
atoms and how the theory has changed over time
Objective:
1. Describe the scientific theory of the atom including the parts,
charges, and locations of the particles.
2. Describe how the scientific theory of the atom has changed over
time.
3. Differentiate among t subatomic particles in terms of their mass,
electrical charges and locations within the atom
Bell Ringer: FCAT Review
Higher Level Thinking Question: Why are atoms important to us?
Agenda:
I do: Explain timeline instructions
We do: Discussion on atoms and the atomic theory
You do: Atomic Model Timeline
Exit question: How do we know about atoms?
Homework: Complete Atomic Timeline
Tuesday
4/7/15
Atoms 2
Evaluation: Learning Scale SC.912.P.8.4
Essential Question:
1. How do we know what an atom looks like if no one has
seen one?
2. How has the atomic theory changed over time?
Benchmarks
SC.912.P.8.4
3. How can you differentiate between the parts of an
atom?
Learning Goal: Students will be able to describe the scientific theory of
atoms and how the theory has changed over time
Objective:
1. Describe the scientific theory of the atom including the parts,
charges, and locations of the particles.
2. Describe how the scientific theory of the atom has changed over
time.
3. Differentiate among t subatomic particles in terms of their mass,
electrical charges and locations within the atom
Bell Ringer: FCAT Review
Higher Level Thinking Question: How do you determine how
many electrons, protons and neutrons an atom has?
Agenda:
I do: Elements quiz (what you need to know)
We do: Review atomic theory; Protons, neutrons and electrons
(How to determine them)
You do: Atomic Structure Worksheet
Exit question: None?
Homework: Prepare for elements quiz (Friday)
Wednesday
4/8/15
Evaluation: Learning Scale SC.912.P.8.4
Essential Question:
Benchmarks
SC.912.P.8.4

Atoms 3
1. How do we know what an atom looks like if no one has
seen one?
2. How has the atomic theory changed over time?
3. How can you differentiate between the parts of an
atom?
Learning Goal: Students will be able to describe the scientific theory of
atoms and how the theory has changed over time
Objective:
1. Describe the scientific theory of the atom including the parts,
charges, and locations of the particles.
2. Describe how the scientific theory of the atom has changed over
time.
3. Differentiate among t subatomic particles in terms of their mass,
electrical charges and locations within the atom
Bell Ringer: FCAT Review
Higher Level Thinking Question: Why are atoms important to us?
Agenda:
I do: N/A
We do: Review elements you need to know
You do: Atomic Math Challenge
Exit question: Why are light waves so important?
Homework: Prepare for elements quiz
Thursday
Evaluation: Learning Scale SC.912.P.8.4
Essential Question:
Benchmarks

4/9/15
Atoms 4
1. How do we know what an atom looks like if no one has
seen one?
2. How has the atomic theory changed over time?
3. How can you differentiate between the parts of an
atom?
Learning Goal: Students will be able to describe the scientific theory of
atoms and how the theory has changed over time
Objective:
1. Describe the scientific theory of the atom including the parts,
charges, and locations of the particles.
2. Describe how the scientific theory of the atom has changed over
time.
3. Differentiate among t subatomic particles in terms of their mass,
electrical charges and locations within the atom
Bell Ringer: FCAT Review
Higher Level Thinking Question: Why are atoms important to us?
Agenda:
I do: Lab Procedures and expectations
We do: PowerPoint – radioactive and isotopes
You do: Making models of atoms and isotopes Lab
Exit question: Differentiate between a radioactive element and
isotopes?
Homework: Prepare for elements quiz
Evaluation: Learning Scale SC.912.P.8.4
SC.912.P.8.4
Friday
4/10/15
Atoms 5
Essential Question:
1. How do we know what an atom looks like if no one has
seen one?
2. How has the atomic theory changed over time?
3. How can you differentiate between the parts of an
atom?
Learning Goal: Students will be able to describe the scientific theory of
atoms and how the theory has changed over time
Objective:
1. Describe the scientific theory of the atom including the parts,
charges, and locations of the particles.
2. Describe how the scientific theory of the atom has changed over
time.
3. Differentiate among t subatomic particles in terms of their mass,
electrical charges and locations within the atom
Bell Ringer: FCAT Review
Higher Level Thinking Question: Why are atoms important to us?
Agenda:
I do: Adopt an element project instructions
We do: Review for elements quiz
You do: Elements quiz, complete lab (if needed), Begin adopt
and element activity
Exit question: Textbook pg. 332-333
Homework: None
Benchmarks
SC.912.P.8.4
http://sciencespot.net/Media/adte
lempjt.pdf
Evaluation: Learning Scale SC.912.P.8.4