SEEd - Grade 6
Lesson Plans

Strand 6.2: ENERGY AFFECTS MATTER

Matter and energy are fundamental components of the universe. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Transfer of energy creates change in matter. Changes between general states of matter can occur through the transfer of energy. Density describes how closely matter is packed together. Substances with a higher density have more matter in a given space than substances with a lower density. Changes in heat energy can alter the density of a material. Insulators resist the transfer of heat energy, while conductors easily transfer heat energy. These differences in energy flow can be used to design products to meet the needs of society.

Standard 6.2.1

Develop models to show that molecules are made of different kinds, proportions and quantities of atoms. Emphasize understanding that there are differences between atoms and molecules, and that certain combinations of atoms form specific molecules. Examples of simple molecules could include water (H₂O), atmospheric oxygen (O₂), and carbon dioxide (CO₂). (PS1.A)

• Atom or Molecule?
  Students will use what they know about atoms & molecules to decide whether an example is an atom or a molecule.
• Energy Affects Matter
  A google site that has a lesson plan for UT.SEEd.6.2.1, UT.SEEd.6.2.2, UT.SEEd.6.2.3, and UT.SEEd.6.2.4.
• Literacy Activities
  These "mini-activities" use literacy to support Standard 1, Objective 1.
• Matter is Made of Particles
  Students will observe as the teacher performs a variety of chemical and/or physical reactions. The teacher will guide a discussion that reinforces the concepts that atoms and molecules are too small to see but that we know about them through their behavior.
• UT.SEEd.6.2.1 Energy Affects Matter
  Google folder with Googles Slides and accompanying studnent journal files. Students look at looms exploring atoms and molecules, a game integrating the middle ages exploring how different combinations of atoms make different molecules, and communicating how elements make all matter. Teacher instructions included for the entire module.
• UT.SEEd.6.2.1|UT.SEEd.6.2.2 E.1
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.2.1-UT.SEEd.6.2.2 Episode 1 from seedstorylines.org. Explores phenomenon of what matter is made out of with different types of grass
• UT.SEEd.6.2.1|UT.SEEd.6.2.2 E.2
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.2.1-UT.SEEd.6.2.2 Episode 2 from seedstorylines.org. Students explore creating models of molecules by understanding formulas and atoms.
• UT.SEEd.6.2.1|UT.SEEd.6.2.2 E.3
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.2.1-UT.SEEd.6.2.2 Episode 3 from seedstorylines.org. Explores phenomenon of why we feel something when we're in front of a fan by analyzing pollutants in our air.
• UT.SEEd.6.2.1|UT.SEEd.6.2.2 Models of Matter Lesson Plan|Resources
  Phenomenon-based, 5E lessons that align to the SEEd standards. Lesson folders include lesson plans, a slideshow, and supporting materials for teaching the lesson to your students.

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