7th Grade Know Solids And Liquids Lesson Plan Example

Topic: know solids and liquids

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and distinguish between solids and liquids.

Materials

• Set of 3 different-sized containers (one large, one medium, one small)
• Water
• Vegetable oil
• Cornstarch
• Ice
• Salt
• Vinegar
• Jelly
• Granulated sugar
• Dry pasta
• Control questions (such as "is a baseball solid or liquid?")

Warm-up

• Ask students to think about the different objects they encounter in their everyday lives.
• Have them make a list of the different objects they think of, and then categorize them as either solid or liquid.
• Discuss their answers as a class and clarify any misconceptions.

Direct Instruction

• Explain to students that solids and liquids have different properties.
• Solids have a fixed shape and volume, while liquids have a fixed volume but a variable shape.
• Demonstrate this by showing students a solid and a liquid, and then manipulating their shapes and volumes.
• Review the proper terminology for solids and liquids, and make sure that students understand the differences between the two.

Guided Practice

• Divide students into small groups and give each group a solid and a liquid.
• Have students manipulate the shapes and volumes of the objects and discuss their findings.
• Encourage students to use the proper terminology when describing the objects.
• Ask questions to make sure that students understand the difference between solids and liquids.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a worksheet with a list of solids and liquids.
• Have students identify the properties of the objects and record their answers on the worksheet.
• Encourage students to use proper terminology when describing the objects.
• Provide assistance and guidance as needed.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson with the students.
• Ask students to share their understanding of the differences between solids and liquids.
• Encourage students to use proper terminology when describing solids and liquids.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback on their ability to differentiate between solids and liquids.
• Collect and review students' posters or presentations on a specific solid or liquid for signs of understanding and correct use of terminology.