Science 8- Vaccines Inquiry Unit
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Inquiry Unit Plan- Vaccines Sc 8
Science 8- Chemistry Unit
Topics Covered in This Unit:
- Atomic Theory
- Atom structure
- Quarks and Leptons
- Molecules
- Matter
- States of Matter
- Density
- Inquiry Labs
Labs and Projects:
- Chocolate chip cookie modelling lab- quarks and leptons
- Molecule modelling lab
- Matter separation lab (sand, iron, glass, wood)
- Oobleck lab (states of matter)
- Can crusher lab (states of matter)
- Density lab (states of matter)
- Inquiry labs (student choice)
- atomic theory timeline
Technology Used:
- Kahoot
- Quizlet
- PhEt simulations
- YouTube
- Google draw, slides, sheets
Classroom Activities and Learning Strategies:
- Hands-on labs and demonstrations
- collaboration (think-pair-share, visibly random groups, collaborative work on non-permanent surfaces)
- stations
- graphic organizers for new topics and guided notes
- G-suite
- activities for activation of prior knowledge (KWL)
- self-assessment and assessment of the core competencies
- triangulation of assessment (student interviews when projects are handed in)
Sample Lesson Plan:
Atomic Theory Timelines
