THIS UNIT IS CURRENTLY IN BETA. 
 
In this 12-19 day unit, students complete 3 lessons to explore thermal energy, states of matter, and phase changes. Lessons center around the following phenomena: tea, syrup, and brown butter. 
 
Science practices are heavily emphasized and include developing models, asking questions, analyzing and interpreting data, engaging in arguments from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.
 
Each Lesson Includes:
Teacher Lesson Plan with Essential Questions, Objectives, and NGSS standards, Lab Preparation (Materials, Ingredients, Amazon Lists when appropriate, and Tips & Tricks) and day-by-day lesson plans
Classroom Slides with directions for lesson flow, turn and talk prompts, illustrations and graphics, embedded videos, and whole group reflection questions
Student Handouts with step-by-step lab directions and other activities
Instructional Lab Videos & "Science Behind" Videos
 
All materials are included in Google Drive folders. (Online Resources)