6th Grade Types Of Combustion Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Types of combustion

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will understand the different types of combustion and be able to classify a given example of combustion as one of the three types: partial combustion, complete combustion, or dirty combustion.

Materials

• Charcoal briquettes
• Dry leaves
• Matches
• Paper
• Gas burner
• Air pump
• Paper cups
• Water

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever seen a fire before. What kind of fire was it? (wood, coal, gas, etc.)
• Ask students if they know how a fire is started. What are the two main ways that a fire can be started? (spark or heat)
• Show students a box of matches and ask them if they know how to use them. What are the three steps to using matches to start a fire? (strip the paper off the match, strike the match on the box, hold the match against the material to be burned)

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of combustion and explain that combustion is the process by which a substance reacts with oxygen in the air to produce heat and/or light.
• Give examples of different types of combustion and explain the characteristics that make each type unique.
• examples:
• -Solid materials: These materials may be combustible or non-combustible. Examples include wood, paper, and coal.
• -Liquid materials: Examples include gasoline and oil.
• -Gas: Gas is a type of combustible gas.
• -In the case of gas, explain how gas is transported through pipelines to be used for heating, cooking, and other types of combustion.
• -In the case of other types of combustible gases, explain how these gases are produced and how they are used for different types of combustion.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to research one of the three types of combustible substances: solid, liquid, or gas.
• Have each pair present their findings to the class and discuss the characteristics of their substance that make it unique.
• Encourage students to ask questions and make observations during the presentation.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one of the three types of combustible substances and design an experiment to test its combustible properties.
• Students should think about how they will control for variables and how they will measure the results of their experiment.
• Encourage students to use their observation and questioning skills from the guided practice to evaluate and interpret their results.

Closure

• Review the key points of the lesson, including the different types of combustion and the properties of each.
• Ask students to share their observations and conclusions from their independent practice experiments.
• Provide additional resources and opportunities for students to continue learning about combustion.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided practice and independent practice activities to check for understanding.
• Review and score the written closure reports for understanding of the key points of the lesson and understanding of combustion.