Scientific Method Properties Congruency Table Main Understanding Instructional Task Learning Objectives Student Work Assessment Tool Matter has properties (color, hardness, odor, sound, taste, etc.) that can be observed through the senses. With assistance from the teacher the students will observe objects (a coin & a worm) and describe objects by their properties. _____________ Using the HOWSCTS worksheet for assistance, students will practice writing detailed descriptions of the scientific properties. _____________ Independently the students will create a poster observing the different properties using their senses. The students will be able to observe and learn the different scientific properties. The students will be able to write detailed and good descriptions of the different scientific properties. _____________ The students will make a hypothesis using the scientific properties to identify the mystery object that their classmate has chosen. Students will use the HOWSCTS worksheet and fill out the Using the Hands Lens worksheet. _____________ Students will observe household items such as a phone, glass of milk, and celery with their senses and write detailed descriptions of the different properties. _____________ Students will create a mystery object poster, by choosing a of matter, observe properties with their senses. Pre-assessment: Students will take a ten question multiple choice quiz on different subtopics of matter. Informal Assessment: Students work with partners, small and whole group discussion will be evaluated. _____________ The Mystery Object Poster along with a four point rubric will be used to assess each student’s ability on the following attributes: *Properties *Observations * Spelling/Grammar
Name: Mystery Object Project Rubric Attributes Fantastic 4 Great 3 So, So 2 Needs Work 1 Scientific Properties _____ / 4 points All seven properties (hardness, odor, weight, shape, color, and texture, size) are included on the poster, clearly labeled, used in a complete and proper sentence. All seven properties are included on the poster, not clearly labeled, not used in a complete or proper sentence. Missing one or two properties, some of the properties are clearly labeled. There is some use of complete and proper sentences. Missing several different properties, no use of complete or proper sentences. Properties are not clearly labeled. Descriptions of properties _____ / 12points All properties are described using the starter sentences. Each property given in great detail. All seven properties are described using the starter sentences. Descriptions of different properties are vague and need some more detail Includes some of the starter sentences and some detail when describing the different properties. No properties are described using the starter sentences. Very little or no detailed is used when describing the properties. Creativity/ Neatness _____ / 4 points Use of poster board, neat, uses a ruler when necessary, lots of bright colors, eye appealing. Includes pictures that are associated with Use of poster board, neat, use of ruler, missing some pictures, pictures does not match the description of the properties. Missing several pictures, some pictures do not the descriptions of properties, very little use of color. No poster board, no ruler to make lines, not very colorful and no pictures.
the descriptions of the properties. Total: Comments: Name: My Checklist Properties: Hardness Odor Weight Color Texture Size Complete Sentence Each property has a complete sentence. Detail I used lots and lots of detail when describing my properties. Creativity and Neatness I used lots of bright colors and a variety of materials to support my object.
Item HOWSCTS Celery H-___________________ O-___________________ W-___________________ S-___________________ C-___________________ T-___________________ S-___________________ Item HOWSCTS H-___________________
Phone O-___________________ W-___________________ S-___________________ C-___________________ T-___________________ S-___________________ Item HOWSCTS MILK H-___________________ O-___________________
Attributes Fantastic 4 Stellar 3 So, So 2 Work 1 Properties of Matter All seven properties are included on the poster, clearly labeled, used in a complete and proper sentence. All properties are included on the poster, not clearly labeled, not used in a complete or proper sentence. Missing one or two properties, some of the properties are clearly labeled. There is some use of complete and proper sentences. Missing several different properties, no use of complete or proper sentences. Properties are not clearly labeled. Descriptions of properties All seven properties are described using the starter sentences. Each property given in great detail. All seven properties are described using the starter sentences. Descriptions of different properties are vague and need some more detail Includes some of the starter sentences and some detail when describing the different properties. No properties are described using the starter sentences. Very little or no detailed is used when describing the properties. Creativity/ Neatness Use of poster board, neat, uses a ruler when necessary, lots of bright colors, eye appealing. Includes pictures that are associated with the descriptions of the properties Use of poster board, neat, use of ruler, missing some pictures, pictures does not match the description of the properties. Missing several pictures, some pictures do not match the descriptions of properties, very little use of color. No poster board, no ruler to make lines, not very colorful and no pictures. Total: 4 Comments: Wonderful work! What a great object and project! I love all the different colors and materials that you used!
Name: Mystery Object Project Rubric Attributes Fantastic 4 Stellar 3 So, So 2 Needs Work 1 Properties of Matter All seven properties are included on the poster, clearly labeled, used in a complete and proper sentence. All seven properties are included on the poster, not clearly labeled, not used in a complete or proper sentence. Missing one or two properties, some of the properties are clearly labeled. There is some use of complete and proper sentences. Missing several different properties, no use of complete or proper sentences. Properties are not clearly labeled. Descriptions of properties All seven properties are described using the starter sentences. Each property given in great detail. All seven properties are described using the starter sentences. Descriptions of different properties are vague and need some more detail Includes some of the starter sentences and some detail when describing the different properties. No properties are described using the starter sentences. Very little or no detailed is used when describing the properties. Creativity/ Neatness Use of poster neat, uses a ruler when necessary, lots of bright colors, eye appealing. Includes pictures that are associated with the descriptions of the properties Use of poster neat, use of ruler, missing some pictures, pictures does not match the description of the properties. Missing several pictures, some pictures do not the descriptions of properties, very little use of color. No poster board, no ruler to make lines, not very colorful and no pictures. Total: 3 Comments: Very nice project ! Love the object! Make sure you use a ruler! Give a more detailed descriptions
Developing Name: Mystery Object Project Rubric Attributes Fantastic 4 Stellar 3 So, So 2 Needs Work 1 Properties of Matter All seven properties are included on the poster, clearly labeled, used in a complete and proper sentence. All seven properties are included on the poster, not clearly labeled, not used in a complete or proper sentence. Missing one or two properties, some of the properties are clearly labeled. There is some use of complete and proper sentences. Missing several different properties, no use of complete or proper sentences. Properties are not clearly labeled. Descriptions of properties All properties are described using the starter sentences. Each property given in great detail. All seven properties are described using the starter sentences. Descriptions of different properties are vague and need some more detail Includes some of the starter sentences and some detail when describing the different properties. No properties are described using the starter sentences. Very little or no detailed is used when describing the properties. Creativity/ Neatness Use of poster board, neat, uses a ruler when necessary, lots of bright colors, eye appealing. Includes pictures that are associated with the descriptions of the properties Use of poster board, neat, use of ruler, missing some pictures, pictures does not match the description of the properties. Missing several pictures, some pictures do not match the descriptions of properties, very little use of color. No poster board, no ruler to make lines, not very colorful and no pictures. Total: 2