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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.
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

Pre-Assessment Results
Link:
https://goo.gl/7egQp4
Student completed the pre-assessment with a score of 71%. She answered 5 of 7 questions about the states of matter correctly.
https://goo.gl/qksVxN
After completing the lesson on the states of matter, this student scored a 89%. She answered 8 of the 9 questions correctly.
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read from the adopted science textbook
take notes of each state of matter that includes illustrations, examples of each state of matter, and how heat and cooling impacts each phase.
watch a Brainpop video on the states of matter
an art activity that will allow students to model the particles in each phase of matter.
compete an assessment on a Google Form to determine if they understand states of matter.

Pre-Assessment Results
Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1maKcHlH45I3ACOMoWQe1Vd_nCGSouiz7MZ7aVSRyuac/edit?usp=sharinghttps://goo.gl/7egQp4
Student completed the pre-assessment with a score of 71%. She answered 5 of 7 questions about the states of matter correctly.
Post Assessment Results
Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18UFisqiK_SqwPoyO-DnsbR5v500hNH1g3-AkiqMuuUM/edit?usp=sharing
https://goo.gl/qksVxN
After completing the lesson on the states of matter, this student scored a 89%. She answered 8 of the 9 questions correctly.

Pre-Assessment Results
Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1maKcHlH45I3ACOMoWQe1Vd_nCGSouiz7MZ7aVSRyuac/edit?usp=sharing
Student completed the pre-assessment with a score of 71%. She answered 5 of 7 questions about the states of matter correctly.
Post Assessment Results
Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18UFisqiK_SqwPoyO-DnsbR5v500hNH1g3-AkiqMuuUM/edit?usp=sharing
After completing the lesson on the states of matter, this student scored a 89%. She answered 8 of the 9 questions correctly.

Complete the Google Form assessment on states of matter.
Link: https://goo.gl/forms/GsPTStnY273AHvQt2
Grading Scale
100% - 90% = 9 Questions Correct
89% - 80% = 8 Questions Correct
79% - 70% = 7 Questions Correct
69% - 60% = 6 Questions Correct
59% - 0% = 5 or less Questions Correct

Pre-Assessment
Complete the Pre-Assessment on the States of Matter. Click the link below to access the quiz.
Link:
https://goo.gl/forms/YoQqXiP2EtaCl1PE2
Grading Scale:
100% - 90% = 7 Questions Correct
89% - 80% = 6 Questions Correct
79% - 70% = 5 Questions Correct
69% - 60%
59% - 0% = 4 or less Questions Correct

Complete the Google Form assessment on states of matter.
Link: https://goo.gl/forms/GsPTStnY273AHvQt2