Westbury High School

Science Department Lesson Plan

A merger of Madeline Hunter’s Lesson Cycle and the 5-E Method of Instruction
Teacher: Mrs. Saidy Subject: Chemistry
Date: 11/10/14- 11/24/14 Lesson: Atomic Structure and Nuclear Reactions.
LESSON OBJECTIVE: What will your students be able to do by the end of the class?
Students will be able to identify the masses, charges, and locations of the major components of the atom (protons, neutrons,
and electrons); describe the electron configuration of the atom, draw the Lewis dot structure and Bohr model, Students
will also understand nuclear radiation in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. It will also include
characteristics of radioactive decay and the effects of fission and fusion reactions.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED: TEKS and ELPs MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Marzano’s Strategies, key concepts or
questions
C.6.A understand the experimental design and conclusions used in the  Comparison and Contrast
development of modern atomic theory, including Dalton’s  Summarization
Postulates, Thomson’s discovery of electron properties,  Graphic Organizers
Rutherford’s nuclear atom, and Bohr’s nuclear atom

C.6.E express the arrangement of electrons in atoms Keywords:

through electron configurations and Lewis valence
Defining Success

electron dot structures Atom, Proton, Neutron, Electron, Electron

configurations, Hund’s rule, Pauli
Ⓢ CHEM.12A Describe the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma exclusion principle, Aufbau principle, Quantum
radiation. numbers, Lewis dot structures

Ⓡ CHEM.12B Describe radioactive decay process in terms of

balanced nuclear equations.

Ⓢ CHEM.12C Compare fission and fusion reactions.

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ELPS C.1.f Use accessible language and learn new and
essential language in the process.
ELPS C.3.f Ask and give information ranging from using a very
limited bank of high-frequency, high-need, concrete vocabulary,
including key words and expressions needed for basic
communication in academic and social contexts, to using
abstract and content-based vocabulary during extended
speaking assignments.
ELPS C.4.g Demonstrate comprehension of increasingly
complex English by participating in shared reading, retelling, or
summarizing material, responding to questions, and taking
notes commensurate with content area and grade level needs.

7E Lesson Plan Template 2010

 ANTICIPATORY SET: (ENGAGE): A “hook” to get the students interest and MATERIALS
attention. (A question, picture, 2-3 minute long video clip, a demonstration).
M: DO NOW- periodic table family review
T/W DO NOW : periodic table trend review
Th/F: DO Now: Electronic Configurations. Periodic table review
M /T DO Now: Abbreviated Electronic Configurations
W/Th/ F Do Now: Radioactivity.
F Snap-shot 2 REVIEW
TEACHING/INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS: (EXPLORE/EXPLAIN): Provide
students with a common experience (Labs, hands on activities). Debrief activity, Simulation-Atomic
teach concept. Structure.
M: student will calculate the average atomic mass of isotopes.
T/W: Students will arrange electrons in energy levels. They will determine the oxidation Ppt-Matter
state of each atom. Ppt- atomic structure.
TH/ F:More arrangements of electrons using abbreviated electronic Configuration
method Flipper book-Trends of
M /T: Electronic Configurations, Lewis dot structure, oxidation numbers. PT
GUIDED PRACTICE AND MONITORING: (EXPLAIN). Interactive discussions Table-M&NONMetal
between teacher and students. Guide/help students as they solve problems
and/or answer questions. Clarify misconceptions and check for understanding.
M: Students will work in group to learn the concept of isotopes using POGIL method. Atomic structure note
T/W: Teacher will introduce the electronic configuration lesson using the diagonal and worksheet
method.
TH/F: Teacher will introduce the electronic configurations using abbreviated noble gas Worksheet-PT review
method. Worksheet-atomic
Lesson Cycle

M/t: Continue Electronic configurations using both methods, identifying elements using structure.
Lewis dot structure and the physical and chemical properties of elements.
W/Th: Teacher will introduce nuclear reaction lesson. Students will identify Fission and Project-atomic structure
Fusion. Learn the characteristics of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.
F/ M: Snap- Shot 2 Test

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: (ELABORATE) Students apply the information

learned in the Explain to answer questions or solve problems.
M: Students will do worksheet – Average atomic mass.
T/W: students will do the worksheet on Electronic Configurations
Th/F Students will do the worksheet Electronic Configurations and Orbitals.
M/T: Students will do the worksheet- Nuclear Reactions.
W/Th Students will review for snap- shot 2.
F/M: Snap- Shot2 test.

EVALUATE: Assess student mastery. (Quizzes, Lab Reports, Unit tests)

M: Average atomic mass worksheet

T/W Electronic Configuration Worksheet.
TH/F: Electronic Configurations and Orbitals worksheet.
M/T: Review Periodic Table on Do Now.
W/Th: Nuclear Reaction worksheet.
F/M: Snap shot 2 test.

SpEd/ ELL Modifications: Pictures of equipment will be shown and the names of equipment will be provided
on a worksheet. Safety tests will be modified for SpEd students.
Extended Time
Guided Practice
Shortened Assignments
Peer Tutoring
7E Lesson Plan Template 2010
Short and Repeated Instructions
Visuals
Preferential seating

7E Lesson Plan Template 2010