Mixtures & Solutions:
Grade: 5-6
Subjects: Chemical properties. Chemicals. Chemistry. Concentration. Evaporation. Mixtures. Physical sciences. Reactions. Science. Solubility. Solutions.
This information is from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse.
| Abstract |
| Abstract: The Full Option Science System (FOSS) series, designed for grades K to 6, consists of instructional modules organized under four topic headings: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, and Scientific Reasoning and Technology. The instructional techniques, including hands-on approach, multisensory methods, working alone together (grades K to 2), and collaborative groups (grades 3 to 6) are used to achieve scientific literacy for students and instructional efficiency for teachers. Each module includes a teacher guide and equipment kits. This module introduces students to basic chemistry concepts. In activity one, students make mixtures and use screen, filters, and evaporation to separate the mixtures. In activity two, students add solid material to water until the solutions are saturated and determine the amount of two materials required to saturate a volume of water. In activity three, students use an operational definition to determine the relative concentrations of several solutions. In activity four, students learn about changes in substances by mixing solutions to observe chemical reactions. The teacher guide consists of a module overview, a set of activity folios, duplication masters for the student sheets, an assessment package (except grade K), FACTs (FOSS Activity Correlation Tables), and equipment inventory lists. The activity folio is a concise booklet for each activity, which provides a lesson plan; background information; a materials list; preparation plans; discussion questions; mathematics, language, social studies, and art extensions; home activities; and suggestions for including a multicultural dimension in the lesson. The equipment kit contains materials for a class of 32 students. Each kit for grades 3 to 6 also contains a teacher preparation video. The assessment packages for grades 3 to 6 including hands-on, pictorial, and reflective assessment are designed to assess student understanding of science processes and content. The duplication masters for the student sheets and assessment packages (grades 3 to 6) are written in both English and Spanish. English and Spanish versions of videotapes and videodisks are available separately to supplement this module. (CCC) |
| Table of Contents |
| Britannica Science System index and glossary Introduction FOSS Mixtures and solutions section FOSS introduction Overview Activities Duplication masters (English and Spanish versions) FACTs (correlations) Kit inventory lists FOSS Assessments section Introduction Directions for administering assessments Student record sheets (English and Spanish versions) Teacher's charts Multimedia materials section Introduction: multimedia options Teacher preparation Videotapes Videodisc with remote control (Level I) Videodisc with software (Level III) Think sheets (English and Spanish versions) Supplementary video correlations |