6.1 Light & Matter

Why do we sometimes see different things when looking at the same object?

 

Lesson 1 - Day 2

Prep Work

Assemble the Box Models (6) (Not needed if using Einstein Kits)

Make Chart

  • Mapping the Model

Materials

Lesson 1 Teacher’s Guide

Computer & Projector/TV

Box Model Supplies

  • Boxes

  • Frames

  • One-way Mirror Film

  • Flashlights

  • Toys

Chart Paper & Markers

Index Cards

Lesson Slides

Run Down

5 Min

Navigation

Introduce the box model and elicit students’ prior experiences with scale models.

10 min

MAP THE BOX MODEL TO THE VIDEO

Guide students in mapping the parts of the box model to the important parts in the video. Use this mapping to highlight the benefits and limitations of using the box model.

15 min

CARRY OUT THE BOX MODEL INVESTIGATION

Give students time to explore the box model and to add noticings and wonderings to their chart.

12 min

SHARE OBSERVATIONS FROM THE BOX MODEL INVESTIGATION

Facilitate a class discussion to connect what students noticed and wondered in the Box Model Investigation to what they saw in the video. Evaluate the box model. Introduce the Communicating in Scientific Ways sentence starters.

3 min

NAVIGATION

Ask students to complete an exit ticket in preparation for a Consensus Discussion.

 

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