Module · Grade 7 · Science

Atoms and Molecules

Atomic composition of substances; synthetic materials.

Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Science
Course: Middle School Science
Strand: Physical Science
Standards: MS-PS1-1 MS-PS1-3
NGSS

Tools

1 on the bench, not built yet.

Grade 7 · Science · Sandbox

Molecule Builder

Snap atoms into molecules (water, oxygen, methane) and see why some combinations are stable.

Word Wall

6 words in English and Spanish: atom, molecule, element, compound, periodic table, synthetic material. Print them as wall cards, mini cards or a student glossary.

Print the words

Family Game Night

Games to send home: one printed page, 15 to 20 minutes, with paper, cards, dice or things around the house. English and Spanish.

Molecule Build2-4 players · 20 minutes · toothpicks, dry beans, cereal pieces or small balls of paper in three colors or kinds, paper, a pencil
States of Matter Charades2-6 players · 15 minutes · paper cut into 10 slips, a pencil, a timer