Atoms & Molecules Science Station BUNDLE
$16.10
These Atoms & Molecules Next Generation Science Stations include eight different science stations where students deepen their understanding of atoms and molecules, including the structures and properties of matter. The focus is on 5-PS1-1.
These 5th grade Atoms & Molecules Next Generation Science Stations include eight different science stations where students deepen their understanding of atoms and molecules, including the structures and properties of matter. The focus is on 5-PS1-1.
Atoms & Molecules Stations Include
► Vocabulary Cards in two formats with and without pictures (only available in the BUNDLE)
► Big Idea Posters to display in your classroom (only available in the BUNDLE)
► Checklists for teachers and students (only available in the BUNDLE)
► Watch a Video – Students watch one of two videos and then answer questions about the videos. Videos are about atoms and molecules. (Google Form™️ available)
► Play a Game – Students play a board game with other students or do a crossword or word search puzzle. The crossword and word search puzzles are available digitally.
► Investigate the Properties of Matter – Students read about matter. They conduct an investigation to determine if air and other things we cannot see are made of matter. (Google From™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Diagram the Periodic Table – Students read about the Periodic Table. They create a periodic table puzzle and practice putting it back together with classmates. (Google From™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Read about Matter Everywhere – Students read about matter, atoms, and molecules. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned. (Google From™️ is available)
► Model an Atom – Students read about atoms. They will build models of different types of atoms found on the periodic table. (Google From™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Explore Solutions – Students read about how we cannot see particles dissolving in a solution. They will create a solution and record observations. (Google From™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Sort Molecule, Element, or Both – Students read about atoms and molecules. They sort materials into three categories. Students then answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned. (Google From™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
Each station is designed to last about 15-20 minutes. The Explore station requires additional time for the solution to change. Students may do one a day for eight days, two a day for four days, or any format that works for your classroom. Because there are additional activities for the Watch and Play stations, you can offer those as a choice within that station or offer them as an early finisher station, as well.
Google Classroom™️ Components Include:
► Google Form™️ with Reading Passage & Differentiated Questions (for Watch, Investigate, Diagram, Read, Model, Explore and Sort)
► Google Slides™️ with Activity Directions & Worksheets (for Investigate, Diagram, Model, Explore, Sort)
Differentiated Responses
Each station includes four different ways to respond to the experience at the station: short answer questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, task cards with short answers, task cards with multiple choice. All the variations are similar to one another. Choose the format that best fits your classroom and students. Students are encouraged to use their science journals, but worksheets are included as well as a Google Form™️ with all the question formats.
NGSS Alignment
As a Fifth Grade Performance Expectation, students are expected to “describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen through the development of a model.” (5-PS1-1). This correlates with the DCI 5-PS1.A, which states, “Matter of any type can be subdivided into particles that are too small to see, but even then the matter still exists and can be detected by other means. A model showing that gases are made from matter particles that are too small to see and are moving freely around in space can explain many observations, including the inflation and shape of a balloon and the effects of air on larger particles or objects.” All stations in this set meet the Performance Expectation and DCI, helping students gain an understanding of how matter is made of tiny particles, including molecules and atoms.
The NGSS are three-dimensional. These stations meet:
- Performance Expectation: 5-PS1-1
- Disciplinary Core Idea: PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
- Science and Engineering Practices: Developing & Using Models: Develop a model to describe phenomena. (5-PS1-1)
- Crossing Cutting Concepts: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: Natural objects exist from the very small to the immensely large. (5-PS1-1)
Sarah W. –
This resource is easy to use and very useful when teaching about atoms and molecules.
Teryn F. –
This is a great resource, and students loved the different activities.
Elizabeth C. –
I used this in my 6th grade classroom as a self paced unit. They had a final due date that all of the stations were due but they could work at their own pace. I gave them a outline to have an idea of when things should be done but I wanted them to work on responsibility and working smart. These stations were easy for the students to follow and complete on their own with little extra explaining on my part.
Pamela Bean –
My 6th grade science students loved this resource. They were all engaged.
Cheryl Holmes –
This was a good resource to have. I used pieces of it. I feel like it may better fit sixth grade.