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all of the work we have done on our unit covering the Properties of Solids
and Liquids. I will try to include a brief explanation of the lesson,
as well as any worksheets we have used. Remember that the lesson plans are found on the grade 2 page. |
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Lesson 1 What is Matter?
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We started this lesson by discussing that matter is anything
that takes up space and has mass. We also discussed that different
pieces of matter can be very different (a marker versus a piece of tape).
We also noted that air is matter, as it fills the room and has mass (it is
heavier than helium). The next step was to search the room to find
matter with specific properties, this information was recorded on a
worksheet. Following that we completed a fill in the blanks note about
matter.
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Lesson 2 Solids
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In this two period lesson we looked specifically at solids.
We started by discussing the fact that a solid is matter that has a defined
shape that does not change (by itself). We then completed a fill in
the blanks note to reinforce this information. Once our notes were
complete each student was to find two solids from around the room. The
students described their solids, used magnifying glasses to observe the
solids, and drew pictures of their solids. During the second day of
the lesson students continued working on their investigation.
Meanwhile, each student had the opportunity to learn how to use a scale to
determine the mass of their solid.
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Lesson 3 Solids
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Today we simply continued our work from last class.
When we were done, we discussed our observations with our peers.
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Lesson 4 What are Solids Like?
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This was our first experiment of the year. The
experiment was designed to learn the concept that a solid stays a solid even
if it breaks into pieces and that the same type of solid can come in
different shapes and sizes. We each had the opportunity to work with
four solids (chalk, paper, chocolate and ice). We examined these
solids, then broke them and examined the pieces. After clean up we completed a note about the properties of solids.
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Lesson 5 Liquids
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After reviewing the concepts of matter and solids we then
compared solids to liquids. Wooden blocks were placed in one beaker
and coloured water was poured into a second beaker. The two were
compared to show that a liquid will fill the bottom of a container, were as
a solid will leave space. The water was then poured into a different
container to show the concept that a liquid will take the shape of whatever
container it is in. We then documented this knowledge by drawing
the containers, containing both the blocks and the water, and by answering a few questions.
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Lesson 6 What are Liquids Like? (liquid Race)
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To start today's class we reviewed the properties of matter,
solids and liquids (can pour, take the shape of the container). We
then looked at some mystery liquids and discussed the similarities and
differences. The last activity of the day was a "liquid race", for
which we put squirts of ketchup, mustard and syrup on a tray, then lifted
one end of the tray to see how the liquids would move.
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Lesson 7 Work Period
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We were a little behind in our work, so we used today to get
caught up. When we were all done we played "Eye Spy" but we used our
matter words.
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Lesson 8 Describing Matter
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We started again today by reviewing the properties of matter,
solids and liquids. We then discussed our senses, and how they can
help us to learn more about different matter. A variety of objects
were placed around the room. We then used our sense of sight, hearing,
touch and smell to observe these objects. While doing so we were to
think of words to describe the objects. At the end of class we
discussed the words we had come up with, and the fact that more unique words
made it easier to differentiate the objects.
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Lesson 9 HHPS
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We started today with some review of matter, solids and
liquids. Then we discussed the fact that not all matter is safe.
We learned that some matter in our homes is not even safe, but these
substances normally have Hazardous Household Product Symbols on them.
We got to do a scavenger hunt to find the names of these symbols, and then
we got to see a bunch of household products that can be dangerous (cleaners,
paint, glue, etc). each of us had the opportunity to look at a
product, find the symbols, and learn how that product is dangerous to us.
Homework: Today you were given homework. You should have brought home your "matter at home" worksheet. Part of this activity must be done with an adult. (If you print the file double sided on one piece of paper it will fold into a booklet.)
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Lesson 10 Mixing Solids and Liquids
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For this lesson we needed two periods. We used our
first period to look at what happens when you mix certain solids in to a
liquid (sand, salt and rocks into water). In doing this we discussed
that although it looks like we are pouring the solids, in fact they are
tumbling because solids can not pour. We observed what the combined
liquid and solids looked like after stirring, and after allowing them to
settle. The next step was to pour our mixture through a coffee filter
and to collect what ever made it through. We then waited over night... so
that we could look at two things; the now dried coffee filter and the
remains of what passed through the filter. This allowed us to discover
that sometimes a solid will mix with a liquid, and sometimes a solid and a
liquid will not mix.
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Lesson 11 Mixing Solids and Liquids
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...so
that we could look at two things; the now dried coffee filter and the
remains of what passed through the filter. This allowed us to discover
that sometimes a solid will mix with a liquid, and sometimes a solid and a
liquid will not mix.
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Lesson 12 Work Period/ Quiz Review
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Today we found out that we will be having a
quiz in about one week. We used today's lesson to get caught up on some of our work
that was incomplete, and to study what we have learned. With all of our work complete we
then did a matter
word search.
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Lesson 13 Mixing Liquids and Liquids
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After learning that solids and liquids sometimes mix, but
sometimes don't, it was time to see how liquids mix with each other.
We half filled two water bottles with water, then added some food colouring
to one and some oil to the other. We noted what the mixtures looked
like, and then we shook them. After waiting for 5 minutes we saw that
the food colouring stayed mixed, but the oil did not. We tried a few
more liquids and came to the conclusion that some liquids mix together, but
some do not.
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Lesson 14 Gases
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Today we made a toy! We used pipe-cleaners to make
bubble-wands and we experimented with different ways to make bubbles.
We learned that bubbles are made when air gets trapped by the soapy water.
We also learned that air is a gas, which is a state of matter that has no
shape or size. It spreads out to fill any container it is in.
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Lesson 15 Quiz
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We used today's period to start our quiz. Meanwhile, we used the rest of our time to get caught up on any incomplete work, both in science and in other subjects.
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Lesson 16 Floating
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Our topic for today's lesson was floating. We started
class by looking at a variety of objects. We talked about the
similarities and differences, focusing on the size, weight and materials of
each object. We then guessed at which objects would sink and which
would float, with our main thought that heavy objects sink and light objects
float. Oops, I guess we were wrong, we found out that something as
light as a staple sinks, but a much heavier object, like a mug, can actually
float. At the end of class we talked about a competition we will hold
next class. Each of us will be given a piece of aluminum foil (which
we learned can float or sink) and we will build a boat to carry pennies.
We used the rest of class to plan out our design, and also we continued to
take our quiz during this work time.
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Lesson 17 Penny Boat Competition
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To start class today we were given a 30 cm piece of aluminum
foil. Our task was to build a boat that could stay a float while
holding pennies inside. After building our boats we put them in water.
We then added pennies, one at a time, until our boats sank.
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Lesson 18 States of Water /Changing State
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When we arrived in class we saw three beakers. One
beaker was filled with ice, one beaker was filled with water and one beaker
was empty, but had a kettle sitting behind it. The kettle was turned
on, and shortly we noticed that there was steam rising from it. We
looked at the ice, water and steam, and discussed some similarities and
differences. We talked about the fact that one was solid, one was
liquid and one was gas. We also learned that these three things are
referred to as "the states of matter". We also discussed that although
they are different, all three are the same in that they are all H2O (water).
We talked about the fact that they can be converted from one to another by
adding or taking away heat. To demonstrate this, we ended our class
today by having a melt race. We took a zip-lock bag and put an ice
cube in it. We then raced to see who could melt their ice the
quickest.
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Lesson 19 Making Different Matter
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Today's class began with a review of the three states of
matter, and the fact that they can be changed with heat. We were then
given some supplies and got to do a small experiment. We were given
some vinegar, which we poured into an empty 2L pop bottle. We were
also given a balloon, which had been filled with baking soda. We
attached the balloon to the top of the pop bottle, then tipped it up to
empty the baking soda into the vinegar. Then the balloon filled with
gas! From this we learned that matter can change from one state to
another, and it can also create a different type of matter. In this
case a solid and a liquid were combined to form a gas. We started
working on a change of state worksheet to fill the remaining time in today's
period.
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Lesson 20 States of Matter
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We started today by reviewing our last few lessons (there are
three states of matter, matter can change from one state to another by
adding or taking away heat, and when you combine matter different matter can
be created). We then got into some very advanced science and discussed
particles. We learned that everything is made up of tiny pieces called
particles. If the particles are really close together and do not move
then they make a solid. If they are spread out and move around then
they make a liquid. If they are really far apart and move a lot then
they make a gas. We then wrote this down on our worksheet.
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Lesson 21 Magic Mud
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Well, Mr. C either really trusts us, or is completely crazy
(class vote was leaning towards the latter). Today we were given two
cups, one with a solid (corn starch) and one with a liquid (water). We
were then told to combine the two to see what happens. When mixed the
two types of matter combined into "Magic Mud", which is looks like a liquid,
but when squeezed it gets hard (the mixture is actually a suspension, so it
is a solid contained within a liquid). We used the half the period to
play with our magic mud, and the other half to try to clean the mess it
made! The best part is that we get to bring it home ;) Instructions (was typed for intermediate students)
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Lesson 22 Absorption
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For our last matter experiment we learned about absorption.
We first learned that "absorb" means that something will take a liquid
inside of it (actually inside the material, not just hold it like a bowl)
and that "repel" means that it will not. We then tested a variety of
objects to see if they absorb or repel water. We tested everything
from aluminum foil to a smelly gym sock (don't worry it was actually clean). At the end of class today we were told that we will be writing a test next week. We were given a review sheet with all of the things that we have learned about matter.
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Lesson 23 Mixing Matter
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Today we were asked one question to start class: "How
do we use mixing matter in real life?" After discussing our thoughts,
we were shown a variety of things and asked what they were, as well as what
state of matter they were. After looking at all the items (flour,
baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and chocolate
chips) a few of us started to figure out where this lesson was heading.
Sure enough, next up was a recipe. We worked together to combine the
ingredients, discussing how matter is mixed, and then put our cookie dough
in the oven. Later in the day we had a highly anticipated delivery
from Mr. C.
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Lesson 24 Review
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We used today's class to review all of our work from this
unit. We did this in a series of games. The first game was a
true/false game. This game involved a "T" and an "F" being taped to the
wall, then we were given a statement and had to move to the "T" if we
thought it was correct, or the "F" if we thought it was wrong.
Following that we worked together to complete a chart that showed what we
know about the three states of matter. We were given a topic, and were
then to fill in information about that topic as it pertains to each of the
three states of matter. The last activity was
to work in groups to answer a series of questions.
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Lesson 25 Unit Test
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Today we will show that we are matter experts. We used
today's period to start writing our end of unit test. Each of the
questions was read out loud to us, and we were given any written support we
needed. We ended a little early today and saved some of our test for
next class.
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Lesson 26 Unit Test
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Today we finished up our matter test and then discussed our
next unit, "Air and Water in the Environment."
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