Mini-Unit 3: Building Up and Breaking Down
Students will explore and discover how larger items can be broken down into smaller pieces. This lesson is a basic introduction to the concept of conservation of matter.
Getting Started with this Mini-Unit
Which is Best Teacher Kit Contents
Supporting Materials Guide
Reading Suggestions: Epic Online Books
Independent Seat Work: Build Sentences
Independent Seat Work: Make Words from Observation
Assessment Implementation Guidelines
Lego Groups (Pre)
Lego Groups (Post)
Bricks, Sticks, or Straw Writing Prompt
Lesson 1A - How Many Can you Make?
Slide Deck for Lesson 1A - How many can you make?
Solution Cards for Lesson 1A
Lesson Plan 1B - How can you make that many?
Slide Deck for Lesson 1B - How can you make that many?
Worksheet for Lesson 1B
Preparing for Your SciSci Scientist Educator Visit
Teacher Prep and Lesson Briefing for Building Up and Breaking Down
Lesson Plan 3A - Magnified Art
Slide Deck for Lesson 3A - Magnified Art
5-Minute Countdown Timer
7-Minute Countdown Timer
10-Minute Countdown Timer
Lesson Plan 3B - A Microscopic View
Video Links for Lesson 3B - A Microscopic View