Noble Gases Weebly Website Unit

Grade Level: 8th Grade

Subject/Topic Areas: Science & Technology

Key Words: element, periodic table, noble gas, helium, krypton, xenon, argon, radon, screencast, Weebly, template, graphic, text

Designed by: Ashley Campbell

Time Frame: 4-5 Days

Brief Summary of Unit:

In this introductory unit students will learn about the properties, uses, and known location

of the six noble gases by interacting with a hyperstudio 5 multimedia program and an interactive

PowerPoint. Students will then view several screencasts that explain how to use the free web

hosting site called Weebly and develop their own Weebly website that will display their research

on the noble gases.

Teacher: Ashley Campbell Grade: 8th Date: November, 23rd 2011 Subject: Science &Technology

Stage 1- Desired ResultsEstablished Goals:This unit cover Georgia Performance Standard:

S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter. f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements.

This unit cover the International Society for Technology Education (NETS) Standards:

3.Research and Information FluencyStudents apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. d. process data and report results.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Understandings:Students will understand that…..

• Certain elements in the periodic table are considered noble gases.

• Because the noble gases have a particular molecular make up their uses are essential for everyday life.

• Weebly is a website that students can utilize to report information on noble gases.

Essential Questions:

• What are the six noble gases?• Where are the six noble gases on the

periodic table?• What are the uses for the noble

elements?• Where are the noble gases found on

earth?• How can Weebly help display and

report information?

Student will know….• Key Terms: element, periodic table,

noble gas, helium, krypton, xenon, argon, radon, screencast, Weebly,

Student will be able to…• Define key terms• List the six noble gases• Describe the similarities and differences

template, graphic, text• That the six noble gases are

helium, neon, argon, xenon, krypton, and radon.

• There are similarities among these select elements.

• A noble gas has a specific molecular make up.

• The noble gases reside in group 18 of the periodic table

• How to select and use applications of Weebly effectively and productively to report results on noble gases.

between the noble gases • Describe what makes the noble gases

molecular make up different than the other elements.

• Find the noble gases on the periodic table

• Create a Weebly account• Add graphics, text, and web 2.0

applications to their Weebly website that display their knowledge of the noble gases

Stage 2- Assessment EvidencePerformance Tasks:

Noble Gas Website—Students develop their own Weebly website that will display their research on the noble gases.

Other Evidence:

Webpage Planning Document—Students will complete the planning document to prepare for the creation of their website.

EXIT cards—Everyday before students leave the computer lab they must turn in a card that answers the daily question.

Website Self Assessing Rubric—Students will self assess their completed website and turn it in with the link to their website.

Self-Assessments1. Self assess everyday with the EXIT cards. 2. Self assess the website with the rubric.

Stage 3 Learning Plan. Learning Activities:

1. Begin with an entree question (Can bathing in hot springs give you cancer?) to hook students attention about where noble gases are found. H2. Introduce the essential questions and discuss the culminating unit performance tasks by having students go to www.noblegas.weebly.com and viewing the task schedule. W3. Students will independently research day one key terms. E, W4. Students will independently interact with hyperstudio multimedia program and PowerPoint. E5. Turn in day 1 EXIT card. E-26. Students will independently research day two key terms. E, W

7. Students will independently view the day two screencasts. E8. Students will apply knowledge from the screencasts by creating their own Weebly account and applying a template to their website. E9. Students will view other example Weebly websites to gain knowledge of the proper layout of an informative webpage. O, E10. Turn in day 2 EXIT card. E-211. Students will independently research day three key terms. E, W12. Students will use the example websites as resources to complete their planning worksheet. O, E, T, R13. Students will independently view the day three screencasts. E14. Students will apply knowledge from the screencasts by adding graphics, text, and additional features to their website. E, T15. Turn in day 3 EXIT card. E-216. Students will continue to work on their Weebly website. E, T, O17. Turn in day 4 EXIT card. E-218. Students continue working on website until all essential elements have been completed. E, T, O19. Students will self assess their website with the provided rubric. E-2, R20. Students will complete the unit by emailing the URL of the Weebly website along with the completed rubric to their teachers email address. W21. Turn in day 5 EXIT card. E-2, R

Daily Learning Plan

MondayDay 1

TuesdayDay 2

WednesdayDay 3

ThursdayDay 4

FridayDay 5

1. Hook students with the discussion about can hot springs give you cancer. 2. Introduce essential questions.

3. Display noblegas.weebly.com on the smartboard and explain the website assignment.

4. Students will independently work on day one activities.

5. Collect EXIT cards as students leave for the next class.

H, W, E, E-2

6. Students independently work on day two activities.

7. Collect EXIT cards as students leave for the next class.

E, W, O, E-2

8. Students independently work on day three activities.

9. Monitor students completion on website planning document.

10. Collect EXIT cards as students leave for the next class.

E, W, O, T, R, E-2

11. Students independently work on day four activities.

12. Collect EXIT cards as students leave for the next class.

E, T, O, E-2

13. Students independently work on day five activities.

14. Students who finish early can research additional features that can be added to enhance their website.

12. Collect EXIT cards as students leave for the next class.

E, T, O, E-2, R, W

Bibliography

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Rader, A. (n.d.). Chem4Kids.com: Elements & Periodic Table: Inert Gases. Rader's CHEM4KIDS.COM. Retrieved November 25, 2011, from http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_inertgas.html

X, D., & W, B. (n.d.). The Noble Gas Song - YouTube . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved November 25, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSi4RtIaOqU