6th Grade Science Guide

6.2: Matter & Energy 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can explain the

● Explore the relationship between molecular motion, temperature, and phase changes. Compare the molecular structure of solids, liquids, and gasses. Graph temperature changes as ice is melted and water is boiled. Find the effect of altitude on phase changes. The starting temperature, ice volume, altitude, and rate of heating or cooling can be adjusted.

● Gizmo - Phase Changes

relationship between molecule motion and temperature.

● I can compare and contrast molecular

shapes of solids, liquids and gasses.

Activity: Reading

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can defne solids, liquids, and gasses by how their molecules/atoms are organized. ● I can draw a picture representing the

● Students read about the different phases of matter. ● Students should use a graphic organizer to take notes.

● Newsela Article - Phases ofMatter ● Graphic Organizer

molecules/atoms in each phase of matter.

Activity: Molecules in Motion

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can make predictions about heat energy on matter and density.

● Students add food

● Lesson Plan ● Hot water (about 50 °C) in a clear plastic cup ● Cold water in a clear plastic cup ● Yellow food coloring in a small cup

coloring to hot and cold water to see whether heating or cooling affects the speed of water molecules. Students watch molecular model