Lesson Cycle

Lesson Title/Topic: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Target Concept: Students will learn the physical properties of metals, metalloids and
nonmetals
Standards/Rationale:
Teks:/Standards:

(6)

Matter and energy. The student knows matter has physical properties that can be used for
classification. The student is expected to:
(A) compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or
malleability;

Lesson Objectives:

Assessment:

TSW will describe the physical properties

of metals, nonmetals and metalloids in a
chart.

Complete chart

Materials:
Various metals, nonmetals, and metalloids; (coal, copper, aluminum, lead, silicon)
batteries, electrical wire, light bulb, hammer, and magnifying glass, and teacher provided
chart.
Lesson Cycle: (Direct instruction)

The teacher will:

The student will:

Focus/Mental Set:

The student will watch video.

Teacher will show Meteorite video.

Teacher Input:

The students will take notes in their science

journals.

The teacher will instruct students using

powerpoint presentation on Metals,
Nonmetals and Metalloids; explaining the
importance of their physical properties.
Vocabulary words used in this lesson:
Malleability: capable of being shaped by
pressure, and hammering.
Luster: the way a mineral surface looks
when light reflects off of the surface.
Conductivity- the ability to conduct
electricity.
Teacher will explain that students will
investigate whether the materials are metal,
nonmetal, or metalloids.
To test for malleability students will; use a
hammer.
To test for luster students will; observe
using a magnifying glass to see if shiny or
dull.
To test for conductivity students will; hook
materials up to battery to see if light bulb
lights up.
Teacher will instruct students to fill out
chart.
Guided Practice:
Divide students into pairs. Then teacher will
use a piece of coal to model how to test for
malleability, luster and conductivity.

Students will in their groups do test

alongside the teacher, filling out in their
chart whether its malleable, or brittle,
whether its a conductor of electricity or an
insulator, and whether its shiny or dull.

Independent Practice:
Students will go around the room
monitoring students work and progress.
Closure:

Students will complete experiment on the

remaining samples, and filling out their
chart as they go along.
Students will respond to questions.

Check for student understanding; through a

Smart Board review.

Options:
Enrichment:
When students finish chart they can
categorize the materials as metal, nonmetal
or metalloid. Teacher will check for
accuracy.
Modifications/Correctives:
CCR will be allowed to sit up front for
better hearing.

References:

Reteach:
Review material again with a video
explaining physical properties of metals,
nonmentals, and metalloids.