http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/psu06-nano.sci.hardchoc/
I found this lesson plan to be perfect for teaching the physical properties of an object. To begin with the title is eye catching and something that the students can relate to. Every child has come in contact with chocolate, and most love it. I would be teaching this to an Eighth grade Science Class. I would probably modify the length of this activity. I know from this internship that my students have a tough time concentrating especially for a long time. I may cut out some of the videos as well as the extension. The only thing that I would be worried about in conducting this activity would be food allergies. Now a days teachers have to be really careful as to what food products they bring into the classroom. I most likely do this with an AIG class and do a more simple activity for my lower level and inclusion classes.
SCIENCE PEOPLE… Hope you enjoy this!
