INPUT~ Explore It! Station Directions:

This is one of the four INPUT stations. They may be

completed in any order.

Each group member will complete the mini-lab as

instructed on the task cards.

Go to the website listed on task card #1.

Complete the task cards in order. Each member of the

group will then write their conclusions or answer the

questions down on the lab sheet in the Explore It! section.

INPUT~ Read It! Station Directions:

This is one of the four INPUT stations. They may be

completed in any order.

Read the article and Answer all questions from the

task cards on the lab sheet in the Read IT! Section

INPUT~ Research It! Station Directions:

This is one of the four INPUT stations. They may be

completed in any order.

Go to the website listed on task card #1.

Complete the task cards in order.

Answer all questions from the task cards on the

lab sheet in the Research It! section.

INPUT~ Watch It! Station Directions:

This is one of the four INPUT stations. They may be

completed in any order.

Go to the website listed on task card #1.

Complete the task cards in order.

Answer all questions from the task cards on the

lab sheet in the Watch It! section.

OUTPUT~ Write It! Station Directions:

Before completing this station, please make

sure you have already completed the INPUT

stations.

Answer each of the task card questions on the

lab sheet in the Write It! Section using complete

sentences.

OUTPUT~ Assess It! Station Directions:

Before completing this station, please make sure

you have already completed the INPUT stations.

THIS IS YOUR CLASSWORK GRADE FOR THE TASK!

Answer all questions from the task cards on the

lab sheet by filling in the bubbles in the ASSESS IT!

Section

Alternate Plans: SOC code

OUTPUT~ Illustrate It! Station Directions:

Before completing this station, please make sure you have

already completed the INPUT stations.

Each member of the group will draw a quick sketch on the

lab sheet in the Illustrate It! section that shows they

understand the concept that is being taught.

Use the colored pencils and markers that are provided.

The directions for the sketch are provided on the task card

at the table.

OUTPUT~ Organize It! Station Directions:

Before completing this station, please make sure

you have already completed the INPUT stations.

Each group will organize the cards. Each of the

cards will be used. Once you think you have

correctly organized the cards you MUST SHOW

THEM to the teacher in order to get your lab sheet

signed off in the Organize It! Station.

Please mix up the cards before leaving this

station.

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1. 2.

3. 4.

Read It!

Read It!

Read It! Read It!

What is the difference

between an atom

and a molecule?

What does the

word bond mean?

Water molecules are made up of

A. any two atoms bonded together.

B. two hydrogen atoms and one

oxygen atom.

C. atoms of only one type of element

bonded together.

D. two oxygen atoms.

Can a single atom be considered a

molecule?

A. only if the atom is found in water

B. no, it takes two or more atoms bonded

to create a molecule

C. only if it is an oxygen atom floating in

the air

D. yes, all atoms are made up of many

different molecules

1. 2.

3. 4.

Watch It!

Watch It!

Watch It! Watch It!

Go to the following Brainpop Video:

http://tinyurl.com/pm478js

1. Click Play on the video.

2. Answer questions from

Cards #2-7 on your lab

sheet.

Oxygen has an atomic number of 8.

What can you conclude from this fact?

A. An atom of oxygen weighs 8 grams

B. An atom of oxygen has 4 protons and

4 electrons

C. An atom of oxygen has 8 positrons

D. An atom of oxygen has 8 protons

How are molecules different

from atoms?

A. They consist of several atoms

bonded together

B. They do not contain neutrons

C. They do not have nuclei

D. Their particles do not have

electrical charges

The word "atom" comes from a Greek

word for "indivisible." In what way are

atoms indivisible?

A. They cannot be separated once

they've bonded with other atoms

B. They cannot be broken apart without

losing their chemical properties

C. They cannot form bonds with other

atoms

D. They cannot gain or lose electrons

5. 6.

7.

Watch It!

Watch It!

Watch It!

What two types of particles exist

within an atomic nucleus?

A. Protons and neutrons

B. Neutrons and electrons

C. Protons and neutrinos

D. Positrons and neutrons

In the diagram below, what

does the number 12 represent?

A. An atomic number

B. A number of electrons

C. An atomic mass

D. A chemical symbol

What can you conclude from the

fact that electrons orbit far away

from atomic nuclei?

A. Electrons are extremely small

B. Atoms are comprised mostly of

empty space

C. Protons have a positive charge

D. Atoms consist of subatomic

particles

1.

Organize

Sort the cards into two

groups: atoms and

molecules. Make sure

your teacher checks and

initials your lab sheet.

1. 2.

3. 4.

Explore It!

Explore It!

Explore It! Explore It!

Atoms are the tiny

building blocks that make

up ALL matter. Find ONE

red ball. Sketch it in the

box on your Lab sheet

under Explore It! Task

Card #1.

Individually, they aren’t much

good. When atoms join together,

they are called molecules. Use a

gray connector to connect two

oxygen atoms together to make a

molecule. This represents O2 ; the

oxygen we breathe. Sketch it on

your lab sheet under Explore It! Task

Card #1.

Add one more oxygen atom

to the O2 molecule, and you

have ozone, or O3. O3 has

different properties than O2.

Sketch it on your lab sheet

under Explore It! Task Card #3.

When molecules of different

elements join together, they are

called compounds. One

compound that you already know is

H2O, the chemical compound for

water. Now join two white hydrogen

atoms to one oxygen atom. You

have made a molecule of water!

Sketch it on your lab sheet under

Explore it! Task Card 4.

1. 2.

3. 4.

Assess It!

Assess It!

Assess It! Assess It!

Which of these best describes an atom?

A. A particle of matter that carries an

overall positive charge.

B. A particle of matter that is formed by the

bonding of two or more molecules.

C. The smallest particle of an element that

shows all the properties of that element.

D. The smallest particle of an element that

can be broken down further to form

molecules.

Which of the following has the least mass?

A. nucleus

B. proton

C. neutron

D. electron

This image is an

example of a(n)

A. atom

B. molecule

C. compound

D. mixture

An atom is described as a nucleus of protons

and neutrons surrounded by a(n)

A. Cirrus cloud

B. Electron cloud

C. Proton cloud

D. Negative force

5. 6.

7. 8.

Assess It!

Assess It!

Assess It! Assess It!

The molecular formula HOH is an example

of a(n)

A. atom

B. molecule

C. element

D. radioactive element

Air, water, trees and everything in this

picture are made of tiny particles called

A. atoms

B. crystals

C. matter

D. clouds

Which of the following is the best definition

of molecule?

A. Anything that has mass and

occupies space.

B. The smallest particle that has the

properties of an element.

C. A substance that cannot be broken

down into simpler substances

D. The smallest unit of a substance that

exhibits all the properties and

characteristics of that substance.

Which substance is made of

molecules?

A. Water

B. Aluminum foil

C. A pure gold necklace

D. Sulfur

1. 2.

3.

Research It!

Research It!

Research It!

Go Online! What are the

4 macromolecules of

life? Fill in the tree map

on the lab sheet.

Write the chemical formula

for ONE of the

macromolecules.

List the atoms of the

macromolecule you chose

in #2.

1. 2.

Write It!

Write It! Compare and contrast the

four different models that

you built with the molecule

kit (oxygen, ozone, water

and oxygen atom).

Your little cousin wants to

know how to tell if

something is an atom or a

molecule. Write a brief

explanation worded so that

a little kid could understand.

1. 2.

Illustrate It!

Illustrate It!

Draw a Bohr model of

oxygen and label the

protons, neutrons,

electrons, nucleus, and

electron shells.

Draw a brace map of a

water molecule.

Like a word

made of letters.

Like a bead.

Like a piece of

beaded jewelry.

“Blocks” bonded

together.

Building

blocks

Like an individual letter.

Mo

lec

ule

s Atoms

Name: ______________________________ Class:_____________ Date:__________

Input Stations

Explore It!

Task Card 1: Task Card 2:

Task Card 3: Task Card 2:

Read It!

Task Card 1: ________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Task Card 2: ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Task Card 3: __________ Task Card 4:______________

One Oxygen Atom: One Oxygen Molecule:

One Ozone Molecule: One Water Molecule:

Name: ______________________________ Class:_____________ Date:__________

Input Stations

Watch It!

Watch the video on task card 1 and answer questions on task

cards 2-7 below:

Research It!

Task Card 1:

Task Card 2:

Macromolecule Chosen: __________________________________

Chemical Formula: ________________________________________

Task Card 3:

List of atoms in the macromolecule:

___________2.

___________3.

___________4.

___________5.

___________6.

___________7.

Four Macromolecules of Life

Output Stations

Write It!

Task Card 1:

Task Card 2:

Illustrate It!

Task Card 1:

Output Stations

Illustrate It!

Assess It!

Organize It!

Reflection: How did you do? What did you find easy? What

mistakes did you make?

Task Card 2:

Teacher Initials:

___________1.

___________2.

___________3.

___________4.

___________5.

___________6.

___________7.

___________8.