Description
Everything you need for an engaging elementary school chemistry unit on solutions. This physical science lesson includes presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and an assessment. Fully editable, multiday content needs low to no prep. Differentiated, student-led learning leaves time for you to focus on student success!
Students will answer these essential questions:
- What is a solution?
- How do physical properties of substances change when in a solution?
Texas teachers: This lesson aligns with the 2017 TEKS. It will not be updated for the new 2021 TEKS. The lesson for the new 2021 TEKS standard can be found here: Properties of Solutions.
What makes this Kesler Science Complete Lesson stand out?
- Differentiated materials for students who need more support
- Multimodal learning to keep students interested
- Maximum flexibility in formats - Printable? Digital? YES!
- Editable PowerPoints so you can tailor the materials for your classroom
- Spanish translations of vocabulary, a station lab reading passage, and interactive notebook pages
Save $$$ and Bundle
Save when purchasing the 5th Grade Mega Complete Bundle (32 individual topics)!
The lesson is based on the well-researched 5E Model, which covers Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation.
Look at what is included to cover each stage of learning!
Engagement
- Objectives and Word Wall Cards with English and Spanish vocabulary
- Teacher file with engaging ideas for class discussion and a class activity - many lessons include a student activity and/or common topic misconceptions
Exploration
The student-led station lab is differentiated for all learners and learning styles. With nine stations, you can introduce solutions to your 5th graders in a variety of ways!
Input Stations offer students multimodal ways to absorb lesson learning.
- Explore It! - Hands-on demo or experiment connects students with information through engagement.
- Read It! - Students read a short passage and answer comprehension questions. Choose from differentiated reading passages in English and Spanish.
- Research It! - Students visit a website, perform tasks, and answer related questions.
- Watch It! - Students learn through a short video and discussion on their lab sheets.
Output Stations provide ways for your 5th-grade students to show what they know about solutions.
- Organize It! - Students use printable hands-on card sorts or manipulate digital images to foster categorization skills.
- Write It! - Students respond to open-ended questions and communicate in complete sentences.
- Illustrate It! - Students sketch or draw concepts; visual activity can increase recall and retention of new information.
- Assess It! - Students answer more formal questions to demonstrate mastery and vocabulary in context.
Bonus Station!
- Challenge It! This station offers fun extension activities for your early finishers to push their learning even further. This also provides the class with another reinforcement option.
Explanation
- Editable PowerPoints in standard and interactive versions with differentiation
- Interactive notebook templates in multiple formats, including digital INB files and print files in Spanish and English
- Note-taking templates to help students follow along with presentations
Elaboration
- Student-choice projects on solutions to extend the learning in class or at home
Evaluation
- Assessment questions updated for STAAR 2.0 (Texas end-of-year testing) and available in dependent and modified versions
- Review questions and a worksheet for class discussion, test practice, or homework
Can This Resource Be Used for Virtual Learning?
Absolutely! The station lab from the Exploration section and the PPT/INBs from the Explanation section have been created so that students can use them on campus or in a virtual learning environment.
This is a finished product; it will be updated with formatting or corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.
Terms of Use
Copyright © Kesler Science, LLC. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. Permission is never granted to enter Kesler Science materials into any form of AI for any purpose. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. Multiple licenses are available for purchase by departments, schools, or school districts. Contact chris@keslerscience.com for more information.
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Description
Everything you need for an engaging elementary school chemistry unit on solutions. This physical science lesson includes presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and an assessment. Fully editable, multiday content needs low to no prep. Differentiated, student-led learning leaves time for you to focus on student success!
Students will answer these essential questions:
- What is a solution?
- How do physical properties of substances change when in a solution?
Texas teachers: This lesson aligns with the 2017 TEKS. It will not be updated for the new 2021 TEKS. The lesson for the new 2021 TEKS standard can be found here: Properties of Solutions.
What makes this Kesler Science Complete Lesson stand out?
- Differentiated materials for students who need more support
- Multimodal learning to keep students interested
- Maximum flexibility in formats - Printable? Digital? YES!
- Editable PowerPoints so you can tailor the materials for your classroom
- Spanish translations of vocabulary, a station lab reading passage, and interactive notebook pages
Save $$$ and Bundle
Save when purchasing the 5th Grade Mega Complete Bundle (32 individual topics)!
The lesson is based on the well-researched 5E Model, which covers Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation.
Look at what is included to cover each stage of learning!
Engagement
- Objectives and Word Wall Cards with English and Spanish vocabulary
- Teacher file with engaging ideas for class discussion and a class activity - many lessons include a student activity and/or common topic misconceptions
Exploration
The student-led station lab is differentiated for all learners and learning styles. With nine stations, you can introduce solutions to your 5th graders in a variety of ways!
Input Stations offer students multimodal ways to absorb lesson learning.
- Explore It! - Hands-on demo or experiment connects students with information through engagement.
- Read It! - Students read a short passage and answer comprehension questions. Choose from differentiated reading passages in English and Spanish.
- Research It! - Students visit a website, perform tasks, and answer related questions.
- Watch It! - Students learn through a short video and discussion on their lab sheets.
Output Stations provide ways for your 5th-grade students to show what they know about solutions.
- Organize It! - Students use printable hands-on card sorts or manipulate digital images to foster categorization skills.
- Write It! - Students respond to open-ended questions and communicate in complete sentences.
- Illustrate It! - Students sketch or draw concepts; visual activity can increase recall and retention of new information.
- Assess It! - Students answer more formal questions to demonstrate mastery and vocabulary in context.
Bonus Station!
- Challenge It! This station offers fun extension activities for your early finishers to push their learning even further. This also provides the class with another reinforcement option.
Explanation
- Editable PowerPoints in standard and interactive versions with differentiation
- Interactive notebook templates in multiple formats, including digital INB files and print files in Spanish and English
- Note-taking templates to help students follow along with presentations
Elaboration
- Student-choice projects on solutions to extend the learning in class or at home
Evaluation
- Assessment questions updated for STAAR 2.0 (Texas end-of-year testing) and available in dependent and modified versions
- Review questions and a worksheet for class discussion, test practice, or homework
Can This Resource Be Used for Virtual Learning?
Absolutely! The station lab from the Exploration section and the PPT/INBs from the Explanation section have been created so that students can use them on campus or in a virtual learning environment.
This is a finished product; it will be updated with formatting or corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.
Terms of Use
Copyright © Kesler Science, LLC. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. Permission is never granted to enter Kesler Science materials into any form of AI for any purpose. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. Multiple licenses are available for purchase by departments, schools, or school districts. Contact chris@keslerscience.com for more information.
