Instructional Sequence 1
Instructional Sequence 1
Learning Goals
Name: Laura Krieber
Grade Level: 5th Grade
NGSS Performance Expectation:
5-PS1-2. Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of
change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of
matter is conserved. [Clarification Statement: Examples of reactions or changes could
include phase changes, dissolving, and mixing that form new substances.] [Assessment
Boundary: Assessment does not include distinguishing mass and weight.]
Developing and Using Models PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter Cause and Effect
Modeling in 3–5 builds on K–2 experiences ● Matter of any type can be subdivided ● Cause and effect relationships
and progresses to building and revising into particles that are too small to see, are routinely identified and
simple models and using models to but even then the matter still exists and used to explain change. (5-
represent events and design solutions. can be detected by other means. A PS1-4)
● Use models to describe model showing that gases are made Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
phenomena. (5-PS1-1) from matter particles that are too small ● Natural objects exist from the very
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations to see and are moving freely around in small to the immensely large. (5-
Planning and carrying out investigations to space can explain many observations, PS1-1)
answer questions or test solutions to including the inflation and shape of a ● Standard units are used to
problems in 3–5 builds on K–2 experiences balloon and the effects of air on larger measure and describe physical
and progresses to include investigations that particles or objects. (5-PS1-1) quantities such as weight, time,
control variables and provide evidence to ● The amount (weight) of matter is temperature, and volume. (5-PS1-
support explanations or design solutions. conserved when it changes form, even 2),(5-PS1-3)
● Conduct an investigation in transitions in which it seems to
collaboratively to produce data vanish. (5-PS1-2) Connections to Nature of Science
to serve as the basis for ● Measurements of a variety of properties Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order
evidence, using fair tests in can be used to identify materials. and Consistency in Natural Systems
which variables are controlled (Boundary: At this grade level, mass ● Science assumes consistent
and the number of trials and weight are not distinguished, and patterns in natural systems.
considered. (5-PS1-4) no attempt is made to define the unseen (5-PS1-2)
● Make observations and particles or explain the atomic-scale
measurements to produce data mechanism of evaporation and
to serve as the basis for condensation.) (5-PS1-3)
evidence for an explanation of PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
a phenomenon. (5-PS1-3) ● When two or more different substances
are mixed, a new substance with
Using Mathematics and Computational different properties may be formed. (5-
Thinking PS1-4)
Mathematical and computational thinking in
● No matter what reaction or change in
3–5 builds on K–2 experiences and
properties occurs, the total weight of the
progresses to extending quantitative
substances does not change.
measurements to a variety of physical
(Boundary: Mass and weight are not
properties and using computation and
distinguished at this grade level.) (5-
mathematics to analyze data and compare
PS1-2)
alternative design solutions.
● Measure and graph quantities
such as weight to address
scientific and engineering
questions and problems. (5-
PS1-2)
NGSS language specific to your PE: NGSS language specific to your PE: NGSS language specific to your PE:
● Cause and effect relationships
Before 5th Grade: are routinely identified, tested,
Modeling in 3–5 builds on K–2 experiences and used to explain change.
Before they reach 5th grade, they should have
and progresses to building and revising ●
learned about energy and what it is. They Events that occur together with
simple models and using models to represent
should know that energy can be in numerous regularity might or might not be a
events and design solutions.
forms, such as heat, light, or mechanical. cause and effect relationship.
● Identify limitations of models. They should also have learned that it derives
from natural resources.
● Collaboratively develop and/or revise
a model based on evidence that
shows the relationships among After 5th Grade:
variables for frequent and regular Once they are done in 5th grade, the students
occurring events. should know that a chemical reaction is when
you mix two substances together and create a
● Develop a model using an analogy, new substance. The students should also
example, or abstract representation know that the particles in matter are too small
to describe a scientific principle or
to see and they never “vanish”.
design solution.
Resource List:
1. Discovery Education- www.discoveryeducation.com
2. Study.com- www.study.com
Phenomenon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLmGacYEyIY
Driving Question: What happens to the logs in a campfire?
JUSTIFY your Pre-Assessment: I picked to do this because it is requiring the students to think
deeply about what they saw. Many students may have not ever thought about why that
phenomenon happens. I also wanted to do something visual so the students who learn through
visuals will have the ability to participate in the conversation. It will also show the different ideas
that the students have.
Laura
1) What did you learn about your students from the pre-assessment that is helpful
for you to know as to how they are thinking about the science idea being discussed?
My students surprised me with all of the knowledge that they brought to the discussion. They
brought up the idea that fire gives off light and heat. This allowed me to understand that they
know the different properties that are contributed to the entire process of either a physical or
chemical change. They talked about how the wood turns to ashes after burning for a long time. I
don’t think they fully understand (yet) what causes the flame to come off a match or lighter and
how it can be added to a fire. (other than lighting the paper). They did not mention how you
have to add newspaper which surprised me a little but they did mention that you need smaller
sticks to help start the fire. They said you have to rub two sticks together to get fire. When I
asked them why that works they had a hard time explaining why. They struggled to understand
the idea that putting everything in a pile is a physical change and not a chemical change. They
will need some clarification on where the gas goes and how it doesn’t just “disappear” into the
air.
2) What did you learn about your students’ sense-making that challenged your
thinking or surprised you?
I learned that my students know the basics of physical and chemical change and the properties.
They could use more support on where matter goes and it challenged my thinking to try and
explain to them that the paper from the fire doesn’t just “disappear” It surprised me that they
think when something goes from one matter to another it just changes physically and therefore
is a physical change. I was surprised by their funds of knowledge. They used a lot from when
we had a campfire at our camp earlier in the year and that made me really happy. I was
surprised that they were able to explain that the food is turning to ash and was challenged when
they talked about how the rest of the wood disappears because it changes shape and gets
smaller.
3) Given what you know about your students, why do you think they are thinking
about this idea in these ways?
I believe the students are thinking this way because they do not have a lot of prior knowledge
or experience with science, especially with physical and chemical changes. For a lot of
students, the campfire we saw at camp was the first fire they have ever seen. For the students
who have no been exposed to a campfire they may have only seen pictures so they don’t
understand that there is a before process (putting all the materials in a fire pit) and an after
(ashes) let alone the processes that happen in between. I think that with little prior knowledge
this will help them explore more ideas and come up with their own ideas on how they work
through this unit.
4) What are the differences between how you want students to be thinking about this
idea and how they are thinking right now?
I want my students to be thinking about the entire process from beginning to end and be able to
understand WHY this happens. I want them to think beyond just “a burning fire” and deepen
their understanding of how physical and chemical changes happen. They assume it all burns
but I want them thinking about the HOW. I think having started this unit with the topic of a fire
they already have that connection of camp and can draw on their past experiences to help dig
deeper.
1 Observing a As a whole class, we will watch the video of the Engage- This brings the
campfire video campfire again and have them look for key student’s combined
concepts that I want them to focus on. experience that we have
shared together again
and have them look at it
using specific key ideas
and terms.
2 Discuss what We will discuss what we saw and why we saw Engage- This allows
happened during that happen. for us to discuss our
the campfire and initial thoughts and
why it happened build a new concept
board with some guided
terms.
3 Explore chemical There will be stations set up around the room for Explore- Student-led
changes students to explore the idea of something exploration of the new
disappearing.They can draw inferences from this idea of chemical
and try to assume. change.
4 Write down Each student will take a note in their science Engage- Allows for
hypothesis of a journal of whether they personally believe that it students to write down
chemical change was a chemical change. They will write down what they initially think
thoughts they have on what it is and why it about chemical change.
happens.
6 Investigate The students will have stations that allows them Investigate- Student-
chemical changes to explore chemical changes by following led, hands-on activities
instructions. They will be doing the experiment to experiment chemical
themselves and they will be able to put chemicals changes
together to see how they change when they are
mixed.
7 Discuss and We will go back to our notebooks and look at Explain- Student-led
describe chemical what they thought before the experiments. They discussion on what they
changes will have a different colored pen and add onto saw and possible
their previous thoughts so they can see the growth explanation to why it
in their learning.This will be an introduction to happened. Students
key terms and key ideas such as “chemical may also write in their
change”. This will be an important moment where journal what they
they will put a word to what they just investigated. discovered.
8 Present physical I will bring in a newspaper and I will crumple up Engage- Allows for
changes a paper and ask questions about the change they students to write down
just witnessed. I can then relate this back to the what they initially think
campfire video that we have watched that includes about chemical change.
crumpling up a piece of paper and lighting it on
fire. After they watch this, they will then write
down their initial thoughts in their journal.
9 Explore physical I will have stations set up where the students will Explore- Student-led
changes be tearing paper, putting koolaid in a glass of exploration of the new
water, and drawing on a piece of paper. concept of physical
change.
10 Discuss physical Students will have their journals back out and Explain- Student-led
changes work with their groups to come up with an answer discussion on what they
to what physical changes are. They will then saw and how they can
present these ideas to the class and build in their explain the changes
own journals. they saw.
13 Compare/ I have an activity that has multiple different Explain- The students
Contrast physical changes. The students will cut this up, and place can use what they have
and chemical them in the correct category box based on whether learned to see if they
changes they think it is a chemical or a physical change. understand specific
examples and tell if
they are physical or
chemical changes.
14 Write new The students will now go back and reevaluate Hands-on student-led
thoughts on what they originally thought about physical revision of their
physical change changes. This allows for them to see how their previous thoughts.
thoughts have changed and how to fix their own Allows for them to see
misconceptions. Introduce term “physical change” what they learned and
and have students add this to their notes. fix any misconceptions
they might have had
previously.
15 Make a video of We will use an app on our iPads called Clips Engage, Evaluation-
physical vs. where the students will be able to make a video of Student-led activities
chemical changes their final thoughts on physical and chemical where they get to use
changes. They will have to describe how to cook a their technology and
meal and if each step is a physical or chemical show what they have
change. learned through the
unit.
16 Group Reflection We will discuss what steps students put in their Explain, Evaluation-
through videos and if it was physical and chemical and Student-led discussion
discussion how they knew which one it was. on what they have
learned and included in
their video and how
they knew what to label
it.
Assessment Plan:
Activity Number & Title Assessment Task Rationale:
Activity #11- Compare/Contrasting Chemical vs. Physical I chose this formative assessment because
Changes it is a hands-on activity that requires the
students to use their knowledge from the
experiments and discussions from class.
Mid-Unit FORMATIVE Learning Objective: This is also less stress for the students who
The students will be able to explain how a chemical don’t test well and get test anxiety when
change differs from a physical change. given a question- filled test. This is also a
way for me to see their thinking as well as
their understanding this far into the unit.
NGSS Performance Expectation this task addresses:
5-PS1-2.
Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence
that regardless of the type of change that occurs
when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total
weight of matter is conserved. [Clarification Statement:
Examples of reactions or changes could include phase
changes, dissolving, and mixing that form new
substances.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does
not include distinguishing mass and weight.]
Learning Objective(s): At the end of this instructional sequence, the students will be able to
explain how a chemical change differs from a physical change.
Connection to Framework Function: Explain- Interactive website with videos and activities to intrigue
them as well as explore at their own pace.
Materials:
● Each student will need their individual iPad- 26 iPads
● Each student will need their individual headphones- 26 headphones
● 28 print out copies of the physical vs. chemical change chart
● 28 pencils
● Each student will need a pen or different colored marker- 28 extra markers/pens
Introduction (10 minutes)
Learning Objective(s): At the end of this instructional sequence, the students will be able to
explain how a chemical change differs from a physical change.
Connection to Framework Function: Explore/Engage- Student-led exploration of the two concepts and
deciphering the differences between them.
Materials:
● 12 tablespoons of calcium chloride
● 8 tablespoons of baking soda
● 6 cups of water
● 6 spoons
● 6 instructions sheet
● 26 exploration sheets
● 6 trays
● 6 plastic bags
● 30 sheets of paper
● Wrap Up
○ “Let’s think back to our fire. What kind of change was that? Why do we think that? What
evidence did you see with the fire? How can we relate that to what we just saw? What did
you write in the observation column for Station 1? What did you write in the explanation
column? What kind of change did you determine it as? Why did you decide that? What
about Station 2? What happened when you threw it? Did it change what kind of change it
was? Why do you think that? How was this similar or different to what we saw in the
campfire” This will be a classroom discussion and the students will lead it based on their
observations.