Blended Learning Lesson Plan
Lesson Title:
Ice Cream Chemistry
Objectives:
To teach students the phases of matter.
Identify how to come to a solution.
Recognize how molecules form through chemical reaction.
State Standards:
6.S.1A.2
Develop, use, and refine models to (1) understand or represent phenomena, processes, and
relationships, (2) test devices or solutions, or (3) communicate ideas to others.
Context:
Matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms and molecules. So, I would teach this lesson
after a lesson about matter. After teaching my students about the lesson on matter, I would then
teach about solids, liquids, and gases. This is being taught to understand what Chemistry is;
which is the study of matter. This lesson is being taught because the universe would not be able
to function without atoms and molecules.
Data:
There will be 3 to 4 students per group. After being taught the lesson of atoms and molecules.
Students will be grouped based on how they are doing in the class. I will pair a student who is
doing well with a student that is not doing so well. Just so that they can balance each other out.
After a while students will get the gist and balance each other accordingly. I’ve given test prior
to teaching this lesson so, I would know where my students stand as far as knowledge. As a class
we have also gone over the test and I went over the question that were mostly wrong and extra
questions from students. This will be helpful because it is recalling knowledge or mistakes that
have been made while testing their knowledge.
Materials:
Pencils, Pens, textbook, Computer, Gloves, Mask, measuring spoons, Measuring cup, sugar,
Half-and-Half, Vanilla extract, Salt, Ice, zip lock bags (small and gallon size), small towel, and
timer.
Detailed paragraphs from here on down.
Procedures:
Introduction (25 minutes):
When students walk in, they will notice, on the back tables their coolers the contain ice milk and
other cold objects. Today I will be wrapping up my chemistry lesson about atoms and molecules.
I will begin by welcoming my students into the classroom. After students get settled, I have a
quick 3 question morning routine quiz on the smartboard about the material that was taught the
day before. This small 3 question assignment will test their knowledge about the major topics
we’ve discussed the day before. I then will begin teaching the last part of my lesson by telling
the class that without atoms and molecules the universal would be put together. I will wrap up
my lesson by asking my students if they’ve ever made ice cream. After listening to their
response, I will let the know that today we are completing a chemistry experiment by making ice
cream. I then will explain to students that in the activity you will make your own ice cream in a
bag and explore the best way to chill the ingredients to make them become a delicious treat! I
then will separate students in appropriate groups to begin project.
Teacher Directed (15 minutes):
While students gather materials from there cooler, I advise each group to open google handouts
for the experiment directions. I then will provide students with an activity sheet of 10 questions
to answer either while they are performing the experiment or after. Whatever makes the students
comfortable, but they will complete the question activity with their group as well as the
experiment. As the teacher, I will also perform this experiment along with the students so they
can be opened to ask any questions and it will show that we can all have fun together while
learning. I will also have a video on YouTube helping us all get through the experiment (if
needed).
Collaborative (10 minutes):
Students will work with their group members to get the task completed. They wil plan out which
student is doing what part of the experiment. Also, how they can assist each other through certain
tasks with completing the experiment. This experiment will teach students how molecules react
toward a different environment. This would be a colder environment, how molecules slow down
due to a colder environment which helps them line up more carefully to form ice crystals.
Independent Digital (15 minutes):
Before starting, I will turn on a demonstration from YouTube of the experiment we are about to
take on. This will prepare the class to understand the outcome of what they are about to take on.
Some students are visual learners, so this is a great way to show students what to do besides a
written-out copy. The video will also engage students that science can also be fun because who
doesn’t love ice cream?
Closure (25 minutes):
At the end of this lesson/experiment students can enjoy their ice cream if they choose to while
playing a game of Kahoot. Students will complete the game of Kahoot by themselves; this will
not be a group assignment. The game will be question about what they learned during the lesson
and the experiment combined. They will be able to use an electronic device to complete the
game. The student with the highest score will receive a prize to congratulate their work.
Rationale:
(Kahoot.com):
Kahoot is a fun, competitive, and great way to recall any one’s knowledge. This game
will make students think about what they’ve learned in a different way. This will make
students think outside the box of what the experiment has taught them. Students are fully
engaged to win that they haven’t even realized how much they’ve learned throughout the
day. This website is great for all learners, even visual! They have options for pictures to
show and you can answer a question based off the picture. My goal is to make sure
students are learning even if they learn differently.
(https://youtu.be/cC88-VGs3o4):
This video show’s students how they should perform the experiment. This provides a
little lecture and visual learning. This video keeps students engaged by her behavior. You
are able to turn on closed captions for students who are hearing-impaired. The video is
instructional and cost effective because it’s free.
