Modeling Molecules and Substances

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21 questions

Note from the author:

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Modeling Molecules and Substances

Last updated over 5 years ago

21 questions

Note from the author:

This is a lesson on modeling molecules and classifying matter.

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Part 1: Molecules
Circle the elements (building blocks) that made up the molecules on our paper from class today.

This is a model of glucose (a type of sugar). Count the number of each type of atom and respond to the questions below.

carbon atoms = black
oxygen atoms = red
hydrogen atoms = white

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Watch the first 1:20 minutes ONLY of this film. 

You are welcome to watch more, but that is all that is required.

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Grab an item in your pantry. Take of photo of the label HERE. Circle if it contains fats, carbohydrates or proteins.

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Part 2: Classifying Matter
Add the following notes into your science journal. When you are finished please check the box.

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Build
Use materials at home and your white board to build a model of the four classifications of matter.


For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

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Build a model of an element. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

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Build a model of a compound. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

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Build a model of a homogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Actually my example isn't totally correct - the molecules need to be evenly mixed - the one on the right shows more green together which it shouldn't. I bet yours can be stronger!!!

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Build a model of a heterogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

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Optional Extension
Watch the following film and share one thing you learned from watching it.

This is a lesson on modeling molecules and classifying matter.

Part 1: Molecules
Circle the elements (building blocks) that made up the molecules on our paper from class today.

This is a model of glucose (a type of sugar). Count the number of each type of atom and respond to the questions below.

carbon atoms = black
oxygen atoms = red
hydrogen atoms = white

How many carbon atoms make up this molecule?

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5

6

12

How many oxygen atoms make up this molecule?

0

5

6

12

How many hydrogen atoms make up this molecule?

0

5

6

12

Glucose's molecular formula is

C6 H12 O6

We do not have enough information.

C5 H11 O6

C6 O12 H6

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Watch the first 1:20 minutes ONLY of this film. 

You are welcome to watch more, but that is all that is required.

Grab an item in your pantry. Take of photo of the label HERE. Circle if it contains fats, carbohydrates or proteins.

Select which complex food molecules are in your pantry item.

fats (lipids)

carbohydrates or sugars or starch

protein

Which of the following statements is true about the molecules that make up our food.

Our food is made of complex molecules made of atoms.

Our food is made of sugars, fats and proteins but these are different from molecules in chemistry.

Our food is made of particles that are very different from chemicals.

Our food is not made of atoms or molecules.

Part 2: Classifying Matter
Add the following notes into your science journal. When you are finished please check the box.

I have added these to my journal (so that I can read them later easily)

As a group, read the following article in your breakout room to better understand mixtures in everyday life.
Criteria for Success:
Everyone on task during the break out time
Reading is an agreed, shared responsibility
Ask each other questions as you are working.
Quiet time for writing questions is provided.
Time is monitored well.
The video is important to watch too.

As a group, sort the examples in the article into the correct category after reading the article.

perfectly stirred chocolate milk
steel
salad
unopened soda
air
vinegar
dishwashing detergent
toy box filled with toys
salt and sand
atmosphere

homogenous mixtures
heterogeneous mixtures

Build
Use materials at home and your white board to build a model of the four classifications of matter.


For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Build a model of an element. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

The best definition of an element is:

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

all samples have different kinds and amounts of atoms or molecules in it

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

Build a model of a compound. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

The best definition of a compound is:

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

all samples have different kinds and  amounts of atoms or molecules in it

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

Build a model of a homogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Actually my example isn't totally correct - the molecules need to be evenly mixed - the one on the right shows more green together which it shouldn't. I bet yours can be stronger!!!

The best definition of a homogeneous mixture is:

all samples have different kinds and amounts of atoms or molecules in it

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

Build a model of a heterogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

The best definition of a heterogeneous mixture is:

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

all samples have different kinds and amounts of atoms or molecules in it

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

Looking back on question 7 and 8 is your pantry item a pure substance or a mixture?

pure substance

mixture

Optional Extension
Watch the following film and share one thing you learned from watching it.

How many carbon atoms make up this molecule?

0

5

6

12

How many oxygen atoms make up this molecule?

0

5

6

12

How many hydrogen atoms make up this molecule?

0

5

6

12

Glucose's molecular formula is

C6 H12 O6

We do not have enough information.

C5 H11 O6

C6 O12 H6

Select which complex food molecules are in your pantry item.

fats (lipids)

carbohydrates or sugars or starch

protein

Which of the following statements is true about the molecules that make up our food.

Our food is made of complex molecules made of atoms.

Our food is made of sugars, fats and proteins but these are different from molecules in chemistry.

Our food is made of particles that are very different from chemicals.

Our food is not made of atoms or molecules.

I have added these to my journal (so that I can read them later easily)

As a group, read the following article in your breakout room to better understand mixtures in everyday life. 
Criteria for Success:
Everyone on task during the break out time
Reading is an agreed, shared responsibility
Ask each other questions as you are working.
Quiet time for writing questions is provided.
Time is monitored well.
The video is important to watch too.

As a group, sort the examples in the article into the correct category after reading the article.

perfectly stirred chocolate milk

steel

salad

unopened soda

air

vinegar

dishwashing detergent

toy box filled with toys

salt and sand

atmosphere

homogenous mixtures

heterogeneous mixtures

The best definition of an element is:

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

all samples have different kinds and amounts of atoms or molecules in it

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

The best definition of a compound is:

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

all samples have different kinds and  amounts of atoms or molecules in it

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

The best definition of a homogeneous mixture is:

all samples have different kinds and amounts of atoms or molecules in it

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

The best definition of a heterogeneous mixture is:

a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed proportions

all samples have different kinds and amounts of atoms or molecules in it

composed of identical atoms or only one type of atom

all samples will be a uniform mixture of two or more substances

Looking back on question 7 and 8 is your pantry item a pure substance or a mixture?

pure substance

mixture

Modeling Molecules and Substances

Modeling Molecules and Substances

Part 1: MoleculesCircle the elements (building blocks) that made up the molecules on our paper from class today.

Part 1: Molecules

This is a model of glucose (a type of sugar). Count the number of each type of atom and respond to the questions below.

Watch the first 1:20 minutes ONLY of this film.

Grab an item in your pantry. Take of photo of the label HERE. Circle if it contains fats, carbohydrates or proteins.

Part 2: Classifying MatterAdd the following notes into your science journal. When you are finished please check the box.

Part 2: Classifying Matter

Build

Build a model of an element. Take a photo. Label the items.For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Build a model of a compound. Take a photo. Label the items.For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Build a model of a heterogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Optional ExtensionWatch the following film and share one thing you learned from watching it.

Optional Extension

Part 1: MoleculesCircle the elements (building blocks) that made up the molecules on our paper from class today.

Part 1: Molecules

This is a model of glucose (a type of sugar). Count the number of each type of atom and respond to the questions below.

How many carbon atoms make up this molecule?

How many oxygen atoms make up this molecule?

How many hydrogen atoms make up this molecule?

Glucose's molecular formula is

Watch the first 1:20 minutes ONLY of this film.

Grab an item in your pantry. Take of photo of the label HERE. Circle if it contains fats, carbohydrates or proteins.

Select which complex food molecules are in your pantry item.

Which of the following statements is true about the molecules that make up our food.

Part 2: Classifying MatterAdd the following notes into your science journal. When you are finished please check the box.

Part 2: Classifying Matter

As a group, read the following article in your breakout room to better understand mixtures in everyday life.

Build

Build a model of an element. Take a photo. Label the items.For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

The best definition of an element is:

Build a model of a compound. Take a photo. Label the items.For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

The best definition of a compound is:

The best definition of a homogeneous mixture is:

Build a model of a heterogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

The best definition of a heterogeneous mixture is:

Looking back on question 7 and 8 is your pantry item a pure substance or a mixture?

Optional ExtensionWatch the following film and share one thing you learned from watching it.

Optional Extension

As a group, read the following article in your breakout room to better understand mixtures in everyday life.

Part 1: Molecules
Circle the elements (building blocks) that made up the molecules on our paper from class today.

Part 2: Classifying Matter
Add the following notes into your science journal. When you are finished please check the box.

Build a model of an element. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Build a model of a compound. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Build a model of a heterogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Optional Extension
Watch the following film and share one thing you learned from watching it.

Part 1: Molecules
Circle the elements (building blocks) that made up the molecules on our paper from class today.

Part 2: Classifying Matter
Add the following notes into your science journal. When you are finished please check the box.

Build a model of an element. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Build a model of a compound. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here is my model using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Build a model of a heterogeneous mixture. Take a photo. Label the items.

For example, here are my models using push pins. You only have to make one example for each. I did two.

Optional Extension
Watch the following film and share one thing you learned from watching it.