Lesson 1:
Subject: Matter
Objective: The learner will be able to define the meaning of matter.
Time: Approximately 45
minutes.
Materials:
KWL (K=What we know, W=What we want to know, L=What we have learned)
Chart paper
Markers
Procedure:
1. Ask students, "What do we know about matter?"
2. List all responses under the K (What we Know) section (even those incorrect).
3. Teacher will ask, "What do we want to know?"
4. List all responses under the W (What we want to learn) section. Teacher will
elicit responses necessary.
5. Looking at information on chart teacher will help students draw conclusions about
definition of matter.
6. Variety of resources will be used to compare the published definitions with student definitions.
7. Closure: have a special
place to write the definition of matter (learning log, science
journal, bulletin board, etc.).
Evaluation: Definition
found in published documents written in student journal.