STEM Thursday, Tom Browne Middle, October 8th, 2015
Presenters: Ms. Gallegos, Mr. Guerrero, Ms. Blonigen, Ms. Benavides, Ms. Bradshaw, Ms. Baumgartner, Ms. Barrios, Ms. Krygowski, Dr. Jeffery
Exploring Elements Lesson Plan
Engage
Exploring Elements Graphic Organizer
What are physical properties of metals, metalloids, and non metals?
Explore
Let’s Make A Flip Book!
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Where do we find each group of elements on the periodic table?
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What are the common colors for each group?
Explain
Student Hand-out Metals, Metalloids, and Non Metals
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How would you describe the luster and malleability for each group?
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What state of matter do we commonly find each type of element?
Elaborate
Let’s observe some elements!
Evaluate
Time for a Card Sort!
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What are the characteristics that metalloids share with metals? With nonmetals?
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Which elements were most difficult to sort? Why?
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What is the main difference between metals and metalloids?