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 * **__Title__** : The Elements and their Link to Our Lives and the World


 * __Description__** : This lesson will help students to explore some important characteristics of elements, their atomic structure and the role they play in our lives.


 * __Duration__: 1-2 weeks**

[[file:Rubrics for Research project**__Support Materials__**[[file:Rubrics for Research project.doc]] [[file:ppticreate.ppt]] Matter is made up of particles whose properties determine the observable characteristics of matter and its reactivity.
 * __Learning Objectives__:** Students will be able to
 * use the periodic table as tool for understanding atomic structure and properties
 * use internet resources to gain knowledge of atomic structure, properties of elements, and their practical uses
 * demonstrate understanding of the relationship between atomic structure and properties of elements**__Materials:__**
 * Worksheet
 * Textbook
 * Projector**__Step by Step Procedure__: Students will do the following**
 * start with a DO NOW ( __Chemistry Riddle worksheet__ [|..\..\..\My Documents\chem riddle.doc])
 * A peek of the periodic table .Students will navigate the basic information they can find in the periodic table such symbol of elements, atomic mass, atomic number
 * as a group, they will brainstorm and decide what element they are interested to research about
 * students will look in the internet picture of periodic table and images of atomic models showing atomic structure
 * internet research on discovery, properties and uses of a particular element
 * Presentation- written report- power point presentation- atomic models- oral presentation**__Grade Levels__** ( 9-10 )**__Assessment__**
 * __prop[erties of elements and their uses__
 * __pictures of atoms and their structure [|Atomic Structure]__
 * [|periodic table in the internet]
 * **[|how to make atomic models>]*****Related Standards:**Major Understandings 1.2aExtend knowledge of physical phenomena through independent investigation, e.g., literature review, electronic resources, library researchKey Idea MST4.PS3:

Major Understanding 1.1a Use the Internet as a source to retrieve information for classroom use, e.g., Periodic Table, acid rain

Submitted by: Corazon B. Queja ||
 * || **Oral Presentation Rubric : Research on Properties of Elements**

Teacher Name: **Corazon Queja**

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Title: What's the Difference Between Animal and Plant Cells?

Description: Students will work compare and contrast plant and animal cells using smart notebook, internet, and handouts.

Background:

Review with students the basic differences between plant cells and animal cells. Students should be able to recognize that plant cells have cell walls, chloroplasts containing chlorophyll, other plastids that help store food, and a large vacuole. Animal cells do not contain cell walls and therefore their shape is less regular. Most animal cells have numerous small vacuoles that help in their storage of nutrients and waste products. Students should also be aware of the differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria cells, have no organized nucleus. Eukaryotic cells, such as plant and animal cells, have an organized nucleus.

Duration: 1-2 periods

Learning Objectives: Students will have a better understanding of the differences and similarities of plant and animal cells. Materials:

Step by Step Procedure:

Grade Level(s): 6th and 7th grade (special education)

Support Materials: Internet, smart notebook, handouts.

Related Standards: Compare and contrast plant and animal cells, including major organelles (cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, vacuoles).