Forgotten Genius

"Students visit stations in the classroom to investigate physical and chemical changes and then apply what they have learned to a story about physical and chemical changes that occur in everyday life." by Nova Online. Six stations through which students investigate chemical and physical changes. Very comprehensive activity materials that relate directly to the GLE. Student handouts, materials lists,directions, teacher directions and background information included.

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Forgotten Genius

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

differentiate between physical and chemical change.
identify physical and chemical changes that occur in everyday life.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Applying

Helpful Hints

Materials for teacher:

whole peppercorns
mortar and pestle
glass of room-temperature water
ice cubes
paper
matches

Materials for each team:

copy of the "What It Takes to Change" student handout (PDF or HTML)
copy of the "Station Instructions" student handout (PDF or HTML)
copy of the "Data Chart" student handout (PDF or HTML)

Materials for each student:

copy of the "Changes in Everyday Life" student handout (PDF or HTML)
goggles
1 red pen
1 blue pen

References

Contributors:

Lindsay Talarico

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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