Targeted Learning

Earth is like an apple... This activity is designed to help students comprehend and compare the layers of the earth. This activity is typically used as an introduction to the unit on the lithosphere. I usually perform a live demonstration of cutting the apple in half so the class can visualize the layers inside and compare this to the unseen layers of the earth. The students then work with the table partners to complete the written analogy. 6.E.2 Understand the structure of the earth and

Phycis Changes || States of Matter CUT & Sort This activity is designed to help students understand molecular behavior during the different states of matter. Students should Cut out along the dashed lines and then sort the illustrations into solid, liquid and gas. Then the student will identify each phase at the molecular level using the molecular illustrations. 6.P.2 Understand the structure, classifications and physical properties of matter. 6.P.2.1 Recognize that all matter is made u

This activity is designed to help students understand how physical properties help scientists determine the identity of an unknown substance. It is a hands-on laboratory experiment that uses typical household products to determine the identity of two mystery powders. 6.P.2.3 NC Essential Science Standards - I can identify the a physical property of a substance using solubility, density, melting point, boiling point, and freezing point.