Abstract This science lesson on the states of matter is covered in the California State Science Standards for 5th grade. The pre-assessments was given to a nine year-old female who just completed the third grade. She scored a 71% on the pre-assessment answering 5 of the 7 questions correctly. Looking at the California Science standards for third grade, students are taught to know the three forms of matter and know how changes occur when objects are heated (Third Grade Science Standards, 2009). When asked, the students said she had learned about the three states of matter this year in her class while reading the adopted science curriculum textbook. She did not have any other experience with this topic other than reading. Her and her classmates did not participate in an experiment or technology based activity to expand their knowledge on the states of matter.
First, I had the student take the pre-assessment using a Google Form. I did not prepare the student on the topic or provide any background knowledge. After completion of the pre-assessment the lesson took place in a single setting. We read about the three states of matter and how each state can change to another by melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, and sublimation. Next, the student watched a video from Brainpop. Watching the video kept the student engaged and able to see an animated example of this topic. The next part of the lesson was a hands on art activity that involved the student modeling, using cereal, to show how the molecules form in each state of matter. Finally, the student completed the post assessment and scored an 89%. She answered 8 of the 9 questions correctly. She showed improvement from her pre-assessment. When asked, she said being able to watch a video and complete the art activity helped her better understand the three states of matter.
The use of technology within the lesson and as a form of assessment kept the student interested in the material that was being taught. The student liked the fact that she could take the Google Form assessments on a smartphone and receive instant feedback on how well she did.
This science lesson on the states of matter is covered in the California State Science Standards for 5th grade. The pre-assessments was given to a nine year-old female who just completed the third grade. She scored a 71% on the pre-assessment answering 5 of the 7 questions correctly. Looking at the California Science standards for third grade, students are taught to know the three forms of matter and know how changes occur when objects are heated (Third Grade Science Standards, 2009). When asked, the students said she had learned about the three states of matter this year in her class while reading the adopted science curriculum textbook. She did not have any other experience with this topic other than reading. Her and her classmates did not participate in an experiment or technology based activity to expand their knowledge on the states of matter.
First, I had the student take the pre-assessment using a Google Form. I did not prepare the student on the topic or provide any background knowledge. After completion of the pre-assessment the lesson took place in a single setting. We read about the three states of matter and how each state can change to another by melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, and sublimation. Next, the student watched a video from Brainpop. Watching the video kept the student engaged and able to see an animated example of this topic. The next part of the lesson was a hands on art activity that involved the student modeling, using cereal, to show how the molecules form in each state of matter. Finally, the student completed the post assessment and scored an 89%. She answered 8 of the 9 questions correctly. She showed improvement from her pre-assessment. When asked, she said being able to watch a video and complete the art activity helped her better understand the three states of matter.
The use of technology within the lesson and as a form of assessment kept the student interested in the material that was being taught. The student liked the fact that she could take the Google Form assessments on a smartphone and receive instant feedback on how well she did.
Reference
Third grade science standards. (2009). California department of education. Retrieved from [website]
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/sciencestnd.pdf on August 2, 2017