6th Grade Science Unit 3

Big Idea:

Matter has physical properties that can be used for classification.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

6.6 (A) Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability;

Ongoing TEKS

6.1A [Process Standard] Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in TEA approved safety standards.

6.2A [Process Standard] Plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology.

6.2C [Process Standard] Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.

6.3A [Process Standard] In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.

6.4A [Process Standard] Use appropriate tools , including journals/notebooks, beakers, Petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, hot plates, test tubes, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, timing devices, and other necessary equipment to collect, record, and analyze information.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties.
• Writing: I will write about you would classify elements as metal, non-metal, or metalloids using their physical properties.

Essential Questions:

• What are the physical properties to distinguish metals, non-metals, and metalloids?
• How are the elements on the periodic table classified?
• How are metals, metalloids, and non-metals alike? different?
• Which physical properties are the most important to use when identifying elements? Defend your answer.
• If given a list of unknown elements, what process could you use to classify them as metals, non-metals, and metalloids?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Accelerate Learning, STEMScopes

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