PhD Science Texas - Level 2 Module 1 - Extension Activities

TEXAS

Extension Activities

Level 2 Module 1

Lesson 1 Extension | Matter

Show students images and play recordings of local birds from the National Audubon Society web page (http://phdsci.link/1598). Use the regional drop-down menu to find local birds and descriptions of their nests. Have students work individually or in groups to choose a local bird and build a physical model of its nest.

PREPARATION

Gather a variety of materials students can use to build physical models of bird nests. Materials can include cotton, feathers, moss, string, twigs, and vines.

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Build a Model of a Local Bird’s Nest

1. With your teacher’s help, look at local birds on the internet.

2. Choose a local bird. Read about its nest.

3. Build a model of the bird’s nest. Your teacher will help you gather materials.

4. Show your nest to the class. Describe the materials you used. Tell why you chose them.

Lesson 12 Extension A | Matter

Have students work in groups to add a dense, viscous liquid such as corn syrup to water in a graduated cylinder. Guide them to observe that liquid samples take up space. Make sure students observe the increase in water level as the denser liquid sinks to the bottom of the graduated cylinder.

PREPARATION

Provide each group with a graduated cylinder, enough water to fill half the cylinder, and a sample of a liquid that is denser and more viscous than water (e.g., honey).

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Observe Liquids

1. Add the water to the graduated cylinder. Record the volume.

2. Add the other liquid to the graduated cylinder. Record the new volume.

3. Do liquids take up space? Use your obser vations to explain your answer.

4. Share your answer with the class.

Have students work individually or in groups to brainstorm examples of things they can see or feel that are not considered matter. At this level, responses might include light and heat (3D).

PREPARATION

None

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Brainstorm About Matter

1. Think about things you can see or feel that are not matter.

2. Write your ideas.

3. Share your ideas with the class.

As a class, students vote to research or investigate one unexplored question or related phenomenon from the module. Students work in groups to perform research or carry out a simple investigation. Then students present their findings to the class.

PREPARATION

Prepare a list of unexplored questions and related phenomena from the module driving question

board. As necessary, curate resources for student research or provide materials and a procedure for a simple, teacher-designed investigation. Prepare to review safety measures with students if necessary.

Write and read aloud the appropriate activity name and procedure on a whiteboard or a sheet of chart paper.

Research a Science Topic

1. Research the topic.

2. Get ready to share what you learned.

3. Share what you learned with the class. Carry Out an Investigation

1. Gather materials.

2. Carry out the investigation. Follow all safety rules.

3. Share what you learned with the class.

Lesson 5 Extension | Weather Events

Have students work in groups to measure the temperature of water and observe a range of temperatures (e.g., ice water, warm water). Make sure students measure the temperature of the water in all cups.

PREPARATION

Provide each group a thermometer and cups of water that span a range of temperatures (e.g., ice water, warm water).

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Measure Water Temperature

1. Place the thermometer in the first cup. Let the thermometer sit in the water for 1 minute.

2. Read the temperature on the thermometer.

Record the temperature of the water.

3. Place the thermometer in the second cup. Let the thermometer sit in the water for 1 minute.

4. Read the temperature on the thermometer.

Record the temperature of the water.

5. Share your answers with the class.