INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTEXTUALIZATION (ICon) and

INQUIRY-BASED LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE

Teacher’s Name: Grade Level/Subject: G8 – Science

Topic/Title: Atoms and Ions Time Allotment: 1 hour
Date: Nov. 13, 2019

Standards, Competencies, and Objectives

CONTENT STANDARD: The learners demonstrate an understanding of the identity of a
substance according to its atomic structure.
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD:
LEARNING Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a
COMPETENCY: particular atom.

CODE: S8MT – IIIe–f-10

OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify the subatomic particles associated with the atomic
number and mass number.
2. Determine the number of neutrons from the mass number.
3. Infer that ions are formed from the removal or addition of
electron/s in an atom.
4. Evaluate the overall electrical charge of an atom.
5. Make an inventory of subatomic particles of a given atom and
ion.
Description of Contextualization
Localization/Indigenization Use of readily available materials/resources; Classroom setting
Making Connections: 1. Applying knowledge to visualize a model or solve a problem.
2. Understanding why the things around us move or behave the
way they do.
Related Subjects/Topics
Information and Communication Technology – Interactive Simulation, Integration of ICT,
Understanding Virtual Models
Values Education - Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Self-discipline
G7 Science – Elements, Electric Charges, Describing Mass/Measurements
English – Answering Process Questions, Vocabulary drill
Mathematics – Integers, Rules on Signed Numbers, Speed & Accuracy in Solving Problems
Learning Activities:
ELICIT (5 minutes): Warm-Up (Scaffolding the Development of Critical, Creative, and
Higher-Order Thinking Skills)
Key questions:
1. What are the three subatomic particles?
2. Which subatomic particle is the heaviest?
3. Which subatomic particle is the lightest?
4. Which two subatomic particles have almost the same mass?
5. What is the charge of each subatomic particle?
6. In what part of the atom do you find the protons and neutrons?
 7. Where can you find the electrons?

ENGAGE (10 minutes): Multimedia Presentation (Using ICT in Teaching-Learning Process)

“How do electrons move around the nucleus?”
Essential Questions (Creative and Higher-Order Thinking Skills): From the multimedia
presentation, provide the “hook” for students to learn by asking the following:
a. Are the electrons moving or continuously spinning around the nucleus of an atom?
b. Do electrons contribute to the mass number of an atom?
c. In which region or location is the mass of an atom concentrated?
d. What can you say about the total number of protons and electrons in a neutral atom?
e. Which subatomic particle always represent the atomic number of an element?

EXPLORE (15 minutes): PhET Simulation on Building an Atom (Computer-Assisted

Instruction, Hands-On, and Differentiated Learning)
Through a computer-assisted instruction that provides differentiation of teaching as well, let
the students reinforce their concepts of atoms, atomic number, mass number, and ions by
simulating the Building of an Atom through PhET Simulation software by accessing
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom. This computer-assisted instruction may
provide visual appeal on the inventory of subatomic particles they have done in the previous
activities of the Science Learner’s Module.
EXPLAIN (5 minutes): Direct Instruction/Processing
During the post-activity discussion, students can be asked to recall what they learned from
different learning activities. They may be asked to explain their answers on the following
questions:
a. Which subatomic particles are associated with the atomic number of an atom?
b. Which subatomic particles are associated with the mass number of an atom?
c. How do you determine the number of neutrons from the mass number?
d. How are the ions formed?
e. How do you determine the overall charge or net charge of an atom?

ELABORATE (10 minutes): Table Completion (Individual Activity)

Ask the students to complete the given table:

Element Symbol Atomic Mass # p+ e- n0 charge

# (Z) (A)
1. Chlorine 17 18 0
2. Kr 48 -1
3. Manganese 55 24 +1
4. O 8 8 -2
5. Silver 47 108 0

EXTEND (10 minutes): Choose Your Game! (Group Activity and Differentiated Learning)
Using five (5) groups, let the students play the interactive simulation game on Building of an
Atom through PhET Simulation software by accessing
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom. This computer-assisted instruction will
provide collaborative and differentiated activities on the concepts of atoms, atomic number,
mass number, and ions.
Scoring Guide for the Group Activity:
(Formative Assessment)
CHOOSE YOUR GAME!
Challenges SCORE
Round 1 2 points 1 point
st
(correct answer on the 1 attempt) (correct answer on the 2nd attempt)
Round 2 2 points 1 point
(correct answer on the 1st attempt) (correct answer on the 2nd attempt)
Round 3 2 points 1 point
(correct answer on the 1st attempt) (correct answer on the 2nd attempt)
Round 4 2 points 1 point
(correct answer on the 1st attempt) (correct answer on the 2nd attempt)

EVALUATE: (5 minutes): Wrap It Up!

* Answer the following questions.
A. Refer to the periodic table and locate the atomic number.
Q1. What is the element with atomic number of 15? ______________________________
Q2. How many protons does the atom of this element have? ________________________
Q3. How many protons are there in an atom of aluminum? _________________________
Q4. Which element has the smallest number of protons in its atom? __________________

B. Consider the lithium ion in the notation.

Q5. How many protons are there? ___________________
Q6. How many neutrons are there? __________________
Q7. How many electrons are there? __________________

C. Consider the sulfur ion in the notation.

Q8. How many protons are there? ___________________
Q9. How many neutrons are there? __________________
Q10. What is the mass number of sulfur ion? __________

References:
G8 Science Learner’s Module. (2013). First Edition. Department of Education, Pasig City,
Philippines.
G8 Science Teacher’s Guide. (2013). First Edition. Department of Education, Pasig City,
Philippines.
Lim, A. B. et al. (2015). Science for the 21st Century Learner 8 Textbook. DIWA LEARNING
SYSTEMS INC. Philippines.
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom (PhET Simulation).