Section outline

  • States of matter - Sketchplanations


    Kia ora ākonga, 

    This week we will be looking at the transitions between states of matter, and what elements, compounds and mixtures are. 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING myths and legends by classifying the differences between atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures in Harry Potter
    • We are EXPLORING myths and legends by recognising what atoms are and how all things are made up of atoms



    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Define what an atom, element, compound and mixture is 
    • Give examples of some elements, compounds and mixtures 
    • Explain the differences between atoms,  elements, compounds and mixtures 

    Activities:

    1. Create an atomic structure - hands on activity 
    2. Play-doh activity creating models of elements, compounds and mixtures
    3. Rotation station with different examples of elements, compounds and mixtures 

    Homework:
    - Scientific Literacy reading 

    - Brainpop