Activity Overview
Comparing and contrasting in a visual manner is a great way to help students grasp potentially complex concepts in science. In this activity, students can demonstrate their understanding of the similarities and differences in the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas, by creating a Venn Diagram poster! They can be created as an end of unit assessment to check for student retention or to hang in the classroom as a visual reminder of what students have learned.
Template and Class Instructions
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Objective: Identify the properties of each state of matter: solid, liquid and gas!
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment"
- Using the template provided add titles to each oval for: solid liquid and gas.
- In each oval, add the properties that are unique to that state of matter.
- Where the ovals overlap, write properties that apply to two or all three of the states of matter.
- Add appropriate imagery
- Save and exit when you're finished.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 33 Points | Emerging 22 Points | Needs Improvement 11 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | The text on the poster includes important facts, is accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating a solid understanding of the subject. | The text on the poster includes some important facts, is mostly accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating an emerging understanding of the subject. | The text on the poster does not include enough important facts. The information is not accurate or is not pertinent to the topic. |
| Artistic Depictions | The art chosen enhances the poster by symbolizing or illustrating important facts. Time and care is taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative. | The art chosen is mostly accurate, but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the assignment. The design constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations. | The art chosen is too limited. The design appears rushed and incomplete. |
| English Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Storyboard text is difficult to understand. |
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