In this unit, students will explore the basic principles governing atoms and molecules, and the organization of the Periodic Table of the Elements. They will utilize a variety of technological resources, including Internet,Kidpix, digital cameras, and scanners for exploratory research, and to develop products, oral presentations, and a multimedia slideshow that demonstrate an understanding of those principles. They will work as collaborative pairs and as a classroom, and share their products and presentations with peers and the community. To explore and utilize technical resources for research, and to create products and presentations. To interact collaboratively in small and large groups to gather data, produce charts and models, deliver oral presentations, and to produce a multimedia slideshow designed for peer teaching.
Students demonstrate the skills necessary to engage in scientific inquiry.
Collect and organize data for analysis, using simple tools and equipment. Use appropriate models to summarize data and construct conclusions based on observations and findings. Communicate investigations and results appropriately to an audience. Students use concepts and themes such as system, change, scale, and model to help them understand and explain the natural world. Observe and describe how parts influence one another in a system.